Numbing injection vs. placebo for pain after breast surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares a numbing injection near the spine (called an erector spinae block) to a placebo (fake) injection, to see if it helps reduce pain after breast surgery. If you're having a day surgery on your breast, this could help improve how you feel during recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a day surgery procedure (you go home the same day).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You have not had surgery on that same breast before (except for a lumpectomy).
- You do not have a chronic pain condition or take strong daily painkillers (like oxycodone 30 mg or more per day).
- You do not have severe, poorly controlled heart or lung disease, and you are not allergic to numbing medicines used for blocks.
- You can read and speak English and are willing to give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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