Efficacy of ultrasound guided retro-mammary blocks for post-operative pain control in patients undergoing breast surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN77346567

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-07-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Surgery: Breast Surgery Breast

Interventions

Ultrasound guided retro-mammary blocks vs normal practice

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 40 cases (90% power, p= 0.05) with following criteria: 1. Male and female patients having unilateral or bilateral breast surgery not involving the axilla 2. Age 16-70

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. No consent 2. Allergy to local anaesthetic 3. Clotting disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The total analgesic requirements during the first 24 hours post-operatively	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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