Mapping pain relief techniques for breast cancer surgery
Cutaneous Sensory Mapping and Comparative Analysis of Different Regional Anesthesia Techniques in Breast Cancer Surgeries: A Prospective Observational Study
This study is trying to see which pain relief techniques work best for people having breast cancer surgery to help create better pain management plans.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Samsun University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun, Ilkadim) |
| Trial ID | NCT06911892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare various regional anesthesia techniques used for pain management in breast cancer surgery. It will map the sensory block areas of techniques such as the serratus anterior plane block, parasternal block, and interpectoral + pectoserratus plane block. The study will assess how effectively these blocks cover the surgical incision area in modified radical mastectomy. The goal is to gather data that can help develop personalized pain management strategies for patients undergoing these procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients aged 18 to 65 with unilateral breast cancer surgery who are receiving regional anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone bilateral mastectomy or have significant cognitive or psychiatric impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies tailored to individual patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using regional anesthesia techniques for pain management in surgical settings, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with unilateral breast cancer surgery * Patients receiving regional anesthesia as part of their perioperative analgesia management * Aged between 18 and 65 years. * ASA\<IV * Patients who agree to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refuse to participate. * Patients who have not undergone any regional anesthesia technique. * ASA\>III * Bilateral mastectomy. * History of previous breast surgery (except excisional biopsy). * Cognitive impairment or dementia. * Patients with psychiatric disorders such as depression, mania, or schizophrenia.
Where this trial is running
Samsun, Ilkadim
- Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital — Samsun, Ilkadim, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mert Yilmaz, M.D.
- Email: dryilmazmert@gmail.com
- Phone: 905326699555
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.