National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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New nerve blocks target debilitating shoulder pain after major chest surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to prevent severe shoulder pain that often occurs after lung cancer surgery (thoracotomy). Researchers will compare two different types of nerve blocks, given alongside standard pain relief, in 75 adult patients. The goal is to see which metho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 18:25 UTC
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New nerve block combo aims to slash Post-Surgery pain and opioid use
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a specific nerve block (iPACK) to a standard nerve block (adductor canal block) provides better pain relief after surgery to remove tumors around the knee. Researchers will compare pain levels and morphine use between patients who receive the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New nerve block tested to ease agony of chest surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to manage pain after major chest surgery for lung cancer. Researchers want to see if a newer method (costotransverse foramen block) works as well or better than a more common one (thoracic paravertebral block) at reducin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Two-Drug spinal shot tested to ease agony of cancer amputation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a drug called dexmedetomidine to a standard spinal anesthesia mix provides better and longer-lasting pain relief after leg amputation surgery for bone or soft tissue cancer (sarcoma). Researchers will compare the combination against the standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New nerve blocks battle Post-Surgery pain for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to manage pain after breast cancer surgery. It will compare two different nerve-block techniques, given via ultrasound, to see which one provides better pain relief and reduces the need for opioid painkillers. The trial involves 40 women under…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New pain-blocking technique could cut opioid use after cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a targeted nerve block to manage pain after surgery to remove lymph nodes from the groin in cancer patients. The goal is to see if this ultrasound-guided injection can effectively reduce pain and lower the need for strong opioid painkillers, which often caus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New pain block tested for breast cancer surgery recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing which of two nerve-blocking techniques works better to reduce pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will compare a newer method (costotransverse foramen block) against a more established one (erector spinae plane block) in 110 women undergoing mastec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC