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Comparison of two Ultrasound guided nerve blocks for pain relief after breast cancer surgery

comparative study of ultrasound guided STIL (subtransverse interligamentary) vs ESP block (erector spinae plane) in patients undergoing MRM (modified radical mastectomy) at tertiary care hospital in Eastern India:A Randomised controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106410
Enrollment
66
Registered
2026-03-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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: ultrasound guided STIL (subtransverse interligamentary): 20ml of 0.2% Ropivacaine with4mg dexamethasone in each group Control Intervention1: ESP block (erector spinae plane) in patients

Sponsors

Dr MONISHA PATRA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female patients aged 18-65years, undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy(MRM) under GA. 2. American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) performance status I and II patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Refusal to participate in the study, obese patients BMI more then 35kg/m2, patients with local infection at needle insertion site, patient with history of psychiatric illness and on antipsychotic medications, patient with history of chronic pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
comparison of postoperative pain, documented as NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) after STIL and ESP block in patient undergoing MRM surgeryTimepoint: after administration of block, comparison of intraoperative SBP,HR and postoperative pain scores at 0,2,6,12 and 24 hrs.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
comparison of time of first rescue analgesia, time taken for each procedure, intraoperative opioid requirement, total analgesic consumption, patient satisfaction score.Timepoint: comparison of intraoperative rescue analgesia requirement

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. KUMARI SNEHA

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KALYANI

kumari.anesth@aiimskalyani.edu.in9818234861

Outcome results

None listed

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