Nerve blocks put to the test for breast surgery pain
NCT ID NCT07830446
First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Summary
Researchers are observing 90 adults having elective breast surgery to see how well two types of fascial plane nerve blocks control pain compared with standard care. An anesthesiologist chooses the block as part of routine care, and the team tracks tramadol use, pain scores, nausea, and complications. The study asks whether these blocks reduce opioid needs in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fascial plane nerve blocks using local anesthetic
- What this could lead to
- If these blocks work well, they could become a standard way to control pain after breast surgery and reduce reliance on opioid painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups, and nerve blocks carry small risks like bleeding or infection at the injection site.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants aged 18 to 80 years who are scheduled for elective breast surgery under general anesthesia at the single study center, provide written informed consent, and meet all eligibility criteria.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 80 years * ASA physical status I to III * Undergoing surgery under general anesthesia * Provision of written informed consent * Scheduled for elective breast surgery Exclusion Criteria: * History of allergy to local anesthetic medications * Coagulation disorder * Body mass index greater than 40 kg/m2 * Infection at the block application site * Chronic pain syndrome * Pregnancy * Inability to communicate * Requirement for emergency surgery
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGBursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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