Dexamethasone to reduce pain after breast removal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether dexamethasone (a common anti-inflammatory medication) can reduce pain after mastectomy (surgical removal of breast tissue). Researchers want to see if it helps patients recover with less pain and potentially fewer pain medications.
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Who can take part
- You are female, aged 18–75 years old
- You are having one or both breasts surgically removed (mastectomy), with or without lymph node removal or immediate reconstruction
- You are in generally good health (ASA status I–III, meaning you can safely have surgery)
- You have not had breast surgery in the past three years
- You do not have long-standing chronic pain conditions or take opioid medications regularly
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or on long-term steroid therapy
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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