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Compares treatment options for Post Operative Pain
Official title Serratus vs ESP Block for Postoperative Pain in Unilateral Breast Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07541040
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded trial compares serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for postoperative analgesia in unilateral breast surgery. 54 patients will be randomized to receive either SPSIPB or ESPB before general anesthesia.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female patients aged 18-65 years
- ASA physical status I-III
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m²
- Scheduled for elective unilateral breast surgery (mastectomy with or without sentinel lymph node biopsy)
- Ability to understand and provide written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Infection at the site of block application
- Known allergy to local anesthetics
- Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy
- Chronic opioid use
- Pregnancy
- Inability to communicate or cooperate
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female patients aged 18-65 years
- ASA physical status I-III
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m²
- Scheduled for elective unilateral breast surgery (mastectomy with or without sentinel lymph node biopsy)
- Ability to understand and provide written informed consent
- Infection at the site of block application
- Known allergy to local anesthetics
- Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy
- Chronic opioid use
- Pregnancy
- Inability to communicate or cooperate
- Refusal to participate
- Failed block
- Requirement of additional intraoperative analgesia outside the study protocol
- Development of serious intraoperative complications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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