The effect of continuous serratus anterior block versus thoracic epidural block on post mastectomy pain control: a randomized comparative study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202501802643780

Enrollment

Registered

2025-01-15

Start date

2022-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-27

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Conditions

Anaesthesia

Interventions

Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Thoracic Epidural Block

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 21-75 years old ASA physical status I, II, or III

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Coagulopathy (INR > 1.5, platelets count < 80,000) Allergy to the used medications Spinal deformities or anatomical difficulties Psychiatric diseases Preoperative thoracic drainage Abuse of alcohol or drugs Local infection Patient refusal Radical mastectomy surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Visual Analogue Scale for pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Intraoperative mean arterial blood pressure and heart rate;Postoperative mean arterial blood pressure and heart rate;Time to first analgesic request;Total morphine consumption in the first 24 hours;Incidence of complications, including pneumothorax, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and dural puncture	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAhmed Elrouby

Department of Anesthesia Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Management Faculty of Medicine Cairo University

ahmed.elrouby@gmx.com+201023558642

Outcome results

None listed

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