Quality of Recovery From Mastectomy With and Without PECS Blocks (NCT05795413) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Quality of Recovery From Mastectomy With and Without PECS Blocks
United States800 participantsStarted 2023-04-25
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective observational study. Investigators want to understand post-operative recovery for patients undergoing mastectomy at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Some of these patients receive PECS blocks with Liposomal Bupivacaine and some do not receive a block. Investigators want to know whether patients who receive a block have better post operative recovery and pain control than patients who do not receive one. Investigators also want to understand whether PECS blocks with Liposomal Bupivacaine improves quality of recovery at 72 hours post operatively.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Must be female Must be \>18 years old and \< 90 years old Must be able to consent in English or Spanish May or may not have breast cancer (prophylactic mastectomy) Must be undergoing unilateral or bilateral mastectomy of any type May choose to proceed with or without breast reconstruction
Exclusion Criteria:
Allergy to all narcotic or local anesthetic medications Intake of any chronic opioids or pain medications preoperatively for a chronic condition or chronic use.
Subjects who received PECS blocks but whose block failed or is deemed not effective by an anesthesia provider as indicated by postoperative evaluation exam.
Vulnerable subjects (children, prisoners, pregnant women)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.