Comparing the QoR of PECS Block and GA in Breast-conserving Surgery With Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (NCT06120439) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing the QoR of PECS Block and GA in Breast-conserving Surgery With Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
China96 participantsStarted 2023-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to assess the Quality of Recovery (QoR) in Breast-conserving Surgery (BCS) with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) using Pectoral Nerves (PECS) Block and General Anesthesia (GA). The primary objectives are as follows: First, to determine if the PECS group exhibits better QoR; Second, to investigate if the PECS group experiences less postoperative pain and complications; Third, to examine if the PECS group demonstrates more stable hemodynamics.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled for breast-conserving surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy.
* Age between 18 and 70 years.
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 30 kg/m2.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification grade I-III.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindications to regional anesthesia: site infection at the puncture site, allergy to local anesthetics, coagulation disorders, or bleeding risks.
* Impaired liver or kidney function.
* Pregnancy, lactation, possibility of pregnancy, or planned pregnancy.
* Preoperative use of analgesic drugs, history of chronic pain, or history of opioid abuse.
* Mental illness.
* Patients who refuse to participate.
* Patients deemed unsuitable for the clinical trial by the researchers.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.