CompletedPhase 4

Ultrasound-guided Serratus Plane Block for the Quality of Recovery After Modified Radical Mastectomy

China72 participantsStarted 2016-03-15

Plain-language summary

Regional anesthesia improves quality of recovery after surgery in many studies. Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block is a novel technique which may be a viable alternative to current regional anesthetic techniques. This randomized, controlled trial is to examine the effects of ultrasound-guided serratus plane block anesthetic on the QoR after breast tumor resection.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA) Physical Status class I-II scheduled for first modified radical mastectomy were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic ethanol * long-term use of psychotropic drugs (e.g. sedative drugs and antidepressant); * contraindications for serratus plane block including coagulopathy, infection at the puncture site; * unable to cooperate with this research due to cognitive impairment, psychopathy or not willing for the hospital follow-up; * administration of other test drugs or joining in other clinical study in 3 months before our study; * received radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery; * other conditions not allocated for this study out of the researchers' consideration.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The quality of recovery

Timeframe: at 24 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02691195

SponsorFujian Provincial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06-12

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