CompletedNot Applicable

Erector Spinae Plane Block vs. PECS I-II Blocks After Breast-conserving Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)72 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to compare the analgesic effects of ESPB and PECS II blocks in patients undergoing BCS. The main question it aims to answer is: * Whether these two different block procedures will create a difference in postoperative pain scores. * Comparison of total opioid consumption during the 24-hour postoperative period. Our study included patients who were female, who were going to undergo elective breast-conserving surgery between March 2022 and August 2022.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * female * age between 18-70 * underwent breast conserving surgery Exclusion Criteria: * patients with coagulopathy * known local anesthetic allergy * abnormal liver function tests * infection at the planned injection site * chronic usage of analgesics * under the age of 18 * over the age of 70 * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) IV and higher risk classes * limited cooperation for Visual Analog Scale (VAS) follow-ups

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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Early postoperative Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores

Timeframe: First hour after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06758765

SponsorIstanbul Saglik Bilimleri University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-31

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