Single-level vs two-level erector spinae plane block for breast surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional trial compares two methods of erector spinae plane block (one-level at Thoracic 3 vs two-level at Thoracic 2 and 4) to manage postoperative pain after breast surgery. Participants are adults 18 to 80 years old with ASA I–III status, undergoing elective breast procedures. The study aims to determine differences in analgesic effectiveness, potentially informing multimodal pain strategies. Blocks are performed as part of perioperative multimodal analgesia with standard postoperative care. The trial is conducted at Ankara Etlik City Hospital in Turkey under the lead sponsorship of Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 80 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II-III
* Body mass index between 18 and 30 kg/m²
* Patients undergoing elective breast surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient refusing the procedure
* History of chronic analgesic or opioid therapy
* History of local anesthetic allergy
* Infection in the intervention area

Where it's running

• Ankara Etlik City Hospital
  Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Musa Zengin, Associate Professor
• Email: musazengin@gmail.com
• Phone: 05307716235

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.