Two Ways to Help Pain After Breast Surgery: Education-Based Analgesia vs Standard Care
Official title: The Impact of Patient Education on Postoperative Analgesia Strategy and Its Effect on Pain Intensity and Quality of Recovery After Hospital Discharge: A Pilot Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by University General Hospital of Heraklion · NCT07880223 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether teaching patients about pain management and using a multimodal pain plan improves pain control and recovery after breast surgery compared with standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University General Hospital of Heraklion Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Heraklion, Crete) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 19, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2027 |
| Study ends | November 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07880223 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adult women (18+) undergoing breast surgery, with ASA I–III, who consent and can be reached by phone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without improvement in pain control or recovery quality, or those not responding to the education-based plan, may not see benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In a randomized design, adult women undergoing breast surgery receive either a patient-education–based analgesia plan or the usual postoperative analgesia with standard instructions. The education group covers pain management strategies, non-drug measures, and a multimodal pharmacologic plan including paracetamol, dexketoprofen, pregabalin, and tramadol. Participants complete surveys on pain and recovery and are followed for 90 days after surgery to assess outcomes. The study aims to see if education plus an enhanced analgesia approach leads to lower pain scores and better recovery quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better pain control and faster, smoother recovery after breast surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies suggest education and multimodal analgesia can improve postoperative pain and recovery in various surgeries, but evidence in this specific setting remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * ASA physical status classification I-III * Provision of written informed consent * Ability to be contacted by telephone Exclusion Criteria: * Hypersensitivity to any of the medications used in the study * Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction * Pregnancy * History of epileptic seizures * Severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., active psychosis or severe depression) affecting their ability to cooperate * Underwent a second surgical procedure before completion of the 3-month follow-up period
Where it's running
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University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI)
Heraklion, Crete, Greece Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maria Aikaterini Moumtzidou, MD
- Email: maritina_moumtzidou@hotmail.com
- Phone: +30 6944798447
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.