Comparing two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after breast surgery
Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block or Serratus Anterior Plane Block For Postoperative Analgesia in Breast Reduction Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized and Controlled Trial
NA · Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital · NCT06862752
This study is testing which of two types of nerve blocks can better relieve pain after breast reduction surgery for women aged 18-65.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06862752 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the erector spinae plane block and the serratus anterior plane block in managing postoperative pain for patients undergoing breast reduction surgery. By utilizing these regional anesthesia techniques, the study seeks to reduce opioid consumption and its associated side effects, thereby enhancing recovery and patient satisfaction. The trial will involve female patients aged 18-65 who are classified as ASA I-II and are scheduled for elective surgery. The outcomes will focus on the analgesic effects of each block method in the postoperative setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female patients aged 18-65 with ASA physical status I-II who are scheduled for elective breast reduction surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with allergies to local anesthetics, severe obesity, or significant liver or renal deficiencies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing breast reduction surgery, minimizing opioid use and enhancing recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar regional anesthesia techniques for postoperative pain management, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II, * 18-65 years of age, adult, * female patients * undergoing elective breast reduction surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to amide-type local anesthetics * Infection at the block injection site * Severe obesity (BMI \> 35 kg/m2) * Liver or renal deficiency * Patients with anatomical deformities * Recent use of analgesic drugs * Patient refusal or inability to consent
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Sisli etfal research and training hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: LEYLA KILINC
- Email: leylaturkoglu@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90 532 417 02 44
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Post Operative Pain, Opioid-Related Disorders, post operative pain, opioid consumption, erector spinae block, serratus anterior plane block