Status:
COMPLETED
Chronic Pain in Post-Mastectomy Patients; The Difference Between Pectoral Nerve (PECS I-II) and Erector Spinal Plane (ESP) Blocks
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Breast Cancer Surgery
Postoperative Pain, Acute
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Brief Summary
This study looks at two types of injections (called PECS and ESP blocks) to see which one works better for reducing pain after breast cancer surgery (mastectomy). The main question it asks is: Which ...
Detailed Description
Despite advancements in breast cancer treatment, chronic postoperative pain-known as post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS)-remains a common complication, with reported rates between 40-50%. It is typic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Scheduled to undergo modified radical mastectomy due to breast cancer
- Decision to perform PECS I-II or ESP block made independently from the study, as part of standard pain management
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I or II
- Female
Exclusion
- Inability to perform the block (e.g., coagulation disorder, allergy to local anesthetics, infection at the injection site)
- Obesity (Body Mass Index \> 35 kg/m²)
- Pre-existing neurological deficits
- Younger than 18 or older than 65 years
- ASA physical status classification III or IV
- Refusal to give informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 22 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 20 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06900842
Start Date
May 22 2024
End Date
September 20 2024
Last Update
March 28 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Hacettepe University Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06230