Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ultrasound Guided Pecs Block and Ketamine Infusion for Preventing Chronic Pain in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Aga Khan University

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Pain, Chronic

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided Pecs block with intravenous ketamine versus intravenous ketamine infusion alone in preventing Chronic Post-Su...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult female patients with breast cancer aged between 18-75 years
  • ASA (American Society of Anesthesia) physical status I, II, and III
  • Patients scheduled for elective breast cancer surgery (Mastectomy with or without axillary clearance)

Exclusion

  • Refusal to participate or withdrawal of informed consent
  • Surgical procedures involving breast reconstruction with flaps or implants
  • Patient scheduled for bilateral mastectomy
  • Reoperation on the same side due to cancer recurrence
  • Known allergy or contraindication to study drugs
  • History of severe psychiatric illness (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
  • Chronic opioid use, substance abuse, or opioid addiction
  • Pre-existing chronic pain or neuropathic pain disorders
  • Coagulopathy, anticoagulation therapy, or localized infection at the site of block
  • Uncontrolled hypertension and ischemic heart disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 6 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07197684

Start Date

October 6 2025

End Date

May 1 2027

Last Update

September 29 2025

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