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To compare dexamethasone a drug that prolongs actions of local anaesthetic, when given in vein versus when given around nerves in serratus anterior plane block,used to provide pain free period after the surgery done for breast cancer patients.

"Comparison of intravenous Dexamethasone 4mg vs dexamethasone 4mg as adjuvant to Levobupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block for post operative analgesia in Modified Radical Mastectomy."

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/08/036023
Enrollment
54
Registered
2021-08-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Dexamethasone 4mg given perineurally along with serratus anterior plane block: Serratus Anterior Plane Block for mastectomy cases using levobupivacaine and dexamethasone given perineura

Sponsors

VIMS and RC
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 and 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ASA 3 and above Patients refusal for block

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of analgesiaTimepoint: 8 to 16 hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hemodynamic changes Side effects of drugTimepoint: During and 24 hours after surgery

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVivek Anand

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research centre

anaesth_natesh2951@vimsmail.com8861610735

Outcome results

None listed

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