CompletedNot Applicable

We Have Two Groups. Both Groups Received a Deep Serratus Anterior Plane Block. One Group Had a Catheter for Continuous Infusion, While the Other Received IV Analgesics Postoperatively. Analgesic Effects Between the Two Groups Were Compared

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-01-26

Plain-language summary

The aim of this observational study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of continuous infusion via peripheral catheter versus single-shot serratus anterior plane block in women aged 18 to 80 undergoing breast-conserving surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does continuous serratus anterior plane block via peripheral catheter provide superior postoperative analgesic efficacy compared to single-shot serratus anterior plane block? Second question is: Does continuous infusion via catheter in peripheral nerve blocks reduce the amount of intravenous analgesics consumed and improve patient comfort?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 to 80 years * Scheduled for breast-conserving surgery * Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with coagulopathy * Patients with wounds or infections at the block site * Patients with known allergy to local anesthetic agents * Patients with mental retardation or limited cooperation * Patients who do not consent to participate in the study * Patients who, for any reason, discontinue participation during the course of the study

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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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What they're measuring

Numeric Rating Scale

Timeframe: Until discharge after surgery, during an average hospital stay of approximately 24 hours.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07053397

SponsorIstanbul Medeniyet University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-26

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