National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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New pain combo may ease suffering after leg amputation for cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two pain medicines (dexmedetomidine and fentanyl) to standard spinal anesthesia provides better pain relief after above-knee amputation for lower limb sarcoma. About 58 adults aged 18-60 will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug combinat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:17 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use in cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a special nerve block (transversalis fascia plane block) can reduce pain and the need for strong opioid drugs in cancer patients having groin lymph node removal. About 90 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the nerve block plus standard care or stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:11 UTC
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New study aims to ease Post-Mastectomy pain without strong drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different nerve block techniques to control pain after mastectomy in 40 women with breast cancer. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for strong painkillers like morphine. Both techniques are guided by ultrasound and aim to improve recovery and r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:07 UTC
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New study aims to ease shoulder pain after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which better prevents shoulder pain after lung surgery. About 75 adults with lung cancer will receive either an interscalene block, an anterior suprascapular block, or standard pain care. The goal is to find the most effective way…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:06 UTC
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New pain block may cut opioid use after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after lung cancer surgery. About 70 adults having a thoracotomy will receive either a costotransverse foramen block or a thoracic paravertebral block. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for morphine and p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:04 UTC
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New nerve block technique aims to slash morphine use after knee tumor removal
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an ultrasound-guided IPACK nerve block to a standard adductor canal block can better control pain after knee tumor surgery. About 70 adults aged 18–65 will be randomly assigned to receive either the combined nerve blocks or standard pain medicines …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer survivors: nerve block eases shoulder pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called shoulder denervation to treat shoulder pain that can happen after breast cancer surgery and radiation. The treatment involves numbing specific nerves in the shoulder joint. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for painkillers. The study will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain after breast removal surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after breast removal surgery (modified radical mastectomy). About 110 women will receive either a costotransverse foramen block or an erector spinae plane block before surgery. The goal is to see which block reduces th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC