Comparing nerve block techniques for breast cancer surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (numbing techniques) used during breast cancer surgery to see which one creates a better immune response. Both are standard pain-relief options, and this study helps doctors understand which approach may be best.
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Who can take part
- You are having breast cancer surgery
- Your overall health is good to fair (ASA I or II status—ask your doctor if you're unsure)
- Your weight is in the normal range for your height
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinning medications
- You are not taking opioid painkillers regularly before surgery
- You do not have diabetes
- You have no skin infection or open wounds near where the nerve block would be placed
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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