Nerve block battle: which shot cuts post-surgery pain better?
NCT ID NCT06862752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two types of nerve blocks (erector spinae plane block and serratus anterior plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after breast reduction surgery. 80 women received one of the two blocks, and researchers measured how much pain medication they needed and their pain levels over 24 hours. The goal was to find a way to reduce pain and opioid use after surgery.
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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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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II, * 18-65 years of age, adult, * female patients * undergoing elective breast reduction surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to amide-type local anesthetics * Infection at the block injection site * Severe obesity (BMI \> 35 kg/m2) * Liver or renal deficiency * Patients with anatomical deformities * Recent use of analgesic drugs * Patient refusal or inability to consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sisli etfal research and training hospital
Istanbul, 34371, Turkey (Türkiye)
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