Nerve Blocks for Breast Surgery Pain Relief
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two different nerve-block techniques to reduce pain after breast surgery. The study compares a serratus block with an ESP block—both are injections of numbing medication near nerves—to see which works better for managing pain without heavy opioid use.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled for elective (planned) unilateral breast surgery—either a mastectomy alone or with lymph node removal
- Your BMI is between 18 and 35 kg/m² (a measure of body weight relative to height)
- You are in good enough overall health for surgery (ASA status I–III; your doctor can confirm this)
- You can understand the study, sign consent, and cooperate with the research team
- You do not have an active infection, allergy to local anesthetics, blood-clotting problems, or chronic opioid use
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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