Comparative Sensory Mapping of Regional Anesthesia Techniques in Breast Cancer Surgery (NCT06911892) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Sensory Mapping of Regional Anesthesia Techniques in Breast Cancer Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-04-14
Plain-language summary
Various regional anesthesia techniques, either individually or in combination, can be utilized for analgesia in breast cancer surgery. This study aims to map the cutaneous sensory block areas of different regional anesthesia techniques (serratus anterior plane block, parasternal block, and interpectoral + pectoserratus plane block) applied to patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. Furthermore, the extent to which these blocks cover the modified radical mastectomy incision will be assessed. The study seeks to comparatively determine the minimum and maximum sensory spread of each block. Ultimately, the findings are intended to provide valuable data for developing tailored perioperative pain management strategies specific to the surgical procedure and individual patient needs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with unilateral breast cancer surgery
* Patients receiving regional anesthesia as part of their perioperative analgesia management
* Aged between 18 and 70 years.
* ASA\<IV
* Patients who agree to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who refuse to participate.
* Patients who have not undergone any regional anesthesia technique.
* ASA\>III
* Bilateral mastectomy.
* History of previous breast surgery (except excisional biopsy).
* Cognitive impairment or dementia.
* Patients with psychiatric disorders such as depression, mania, or schizophrenia.
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?
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What they're measuring
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Cutaneous sensory block area mapping for different regional anesthesia techniques in breast cancer surgery
Timeframe: At 30 minutes after the regional anesthesia and before surgery