Ultrasound freezing treatment for pain after mastectomy
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests a “freezing” nerve procedure guided by ultrasound to help reduce pain after mastectomy. It aims to lessen postoperative pain by temporarily calming specific nerves involved in chest wall sensation.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Be scheduled for a mastectomy on one side or both sides (total or modified radical)
- You can’t have a bleeding disorder or need stronger blood-thinning medicines (low-dose aspirin up to 325 mg may be allowed)
- No skin infection where the ultrasound-guided probe would be placed
- You should not have lung problems that require oxygen at baseline
- You should not have long-term daily opioid use in the two weeks before surgery (and ongoing use longer than 4 weeks)
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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