Multi-Site Nerve Blocks for Post-Mastectomy Pain Management
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing if giving pain-relief injections at certain spots before a double mastectomy and reconstruction can reduce the need for pain medication afterward. The injections work by numbing the nerves to block pain signals. The study focuses on patients undergoing this specific surgery to see if they can experience less pain post-operation.
Research Team
Hanae Tokita, MD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking women aged 18 or older who are scheduled for a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction at the Josie Robertson Surgical Center. Participants must be suitable and agree to receive a nerve block, which is an injection used to manage pain.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preoperative Nerve Block Administration
Participants receive nerve blocks (PVB, Serratus+PECS-1, or PVB+PECS-1) before undergoing double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
Postoperative Pain Management
Participants are monitored for pain management effectiveness and reduction in need for pain medication after surgery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- PECS-1
- PVB Protocol
- Serratus
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor