New study aims to cut opioid use after breast reduction with targeted nerve blocks
NCT ID NCT07229092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (serratus plane block and rhomboid intercostal plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after breast reduction surgery. About 90 women will receive one of the blocks before surgery, and their pain and opioid use will be tracked for 24 hours. The goal is to find a more effective way to manage pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18-65 years American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II Scheduled for elective bilateral breast reduction surgery under general anesthesia Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics (bupivacaine) Coagulopathy or anticoagulant medication use Infection at or near the injection site History of chronic opioid use or psychiatric/neurological disorders affecting pain perception Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m² Refusal to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Aydin, Aydın, 09010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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