CompletedPhase 4

Study of Nerve Block Pain Management in Patients Undergoing a Double Mastectomy With Immediate Reconstruction

United States1,507 participantsStarted 2019-07-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the injection site or sites used for administering pain medication (nerve blocks) before a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with tissue expanders reduce the need for pain medication after surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients \>/= 18 years old * Undergoing Bilateral Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (BMw/IR) * Scheduled for surgery at Josie Robertson Surgical Center (JRSC) * Must be appropriate for an agree to receive a nerve block * Must be appropriate for randomization * Able to read and speak English * Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None applicable, as exclusion occurs prior to consent

What they're measuring

Compare preoperative nerve blocks between a combination of nerve blocks and PVB alone to decrease postoperative opioid consumption

Timeframe: 2 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04016376

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-25

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