Large-scale Prospective Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Pecs II Block for Breast Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
In this prospective trial, Stage 1-3 patients having mastectomies or isolated lumpectomy with
axillary node dissection will be randomly assigned to general anesthesia with opioids
combined with a Pecs II block or to general anesthesia with opioids combined with a placebo
Pecs II block. Participants will be followed postoperatively during their entire hospital
stay to determine the effectiveness of Pecs II block and opioids versus placebo Pecs II block
and opioids as postoperative pain treatment.