Preventing pain after mastectomy: nerve block vs. epidural
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This study compares two methods to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery: a nerve block using ultrasound guidance or an epidural. The goal is to see which helps women feel less pain months after their mastectomy.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a modified radical mastectomy (removal of the whole breast and some lymph nodes).
- You have a mild to moderate health condition that makes surgery a bit riskier (like well-controlled diabetes or high blood pressure).
- Your BMI is between 20 and 35.
- You do not have chronic pain, a history of mental health disorders, or serious problems with your kidneys, liver, heart, or lungs.
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