Efficay of a nerve block in the chest to prevent chronic pain after breast surgery

Serratus plane block in breast surgeries to prevent post mastectomy pain syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/06/019510

Enrollment

Registered

2019-06-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: C50- Malignant neoplasm of breast

Interventions

Intervention1: Serratus plane block: Under ultrasound guidance, serratus plane block will be given at the level of 4th rib in midaxillary line with 30 ml 0.25% bupivacaine Control Intervention1: Serra

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. ASA I and II patients 2. Undergoing elective unilateral modified radical mastectomies

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with infection at the site of proposed block. 2. Patient with severe chest wall deformity. 3. Patient suffering from coagulopathy or receiving any anticoagulants. 4. Patient with BMI >=35kg/m2. 5. Sensitivity to local anaesthetics 6. Mental retardation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of post mastectomy pain amongst the two groupsTimepoint: 3 and 6 months after mastectomy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Intensity and quality of pain measured by Short-Form of McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ)Timepoint: 3 and 6 months after mastectomy	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nimisha Verma

Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi

verma.nimisha5@gmail.com9559955988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026