Which pain block is best after breast surgery? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07502846
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (superficial vs. deep) for pain relief after breast surgery. 58 women will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure how much pain medication they need in the first 24 hours. The goal is to find which block provides better pain control and reduces opioid use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could mean less pain and less need for strong painkillers after breast surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 58 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 58 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: * Female patients aged 18-75 years * ASA physical status I-III * Patients scheduled for elective mammoplasty surgery (unilateral or bilateral) * Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status IV or higher * Patients who refuse to participate in the study * Patients who cannot provide informed consent due to language barriers * Pregnant patients * Active infection at the block application site * Previous surgery affecting the anatomical integrity of the block area * Known allergy to local anesthetic agents * Patients with chronic pain or regular analgesic use * Patients with coagulation disorders * Patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders affecting pain perception or those using regular antipsychotic or antidepressant medications * Body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m²
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Basaksehir, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
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