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NCT07041762 Rhomboid Intercostal Block With Sub-Serratus Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Block

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NCT ID NCT07041762
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Cairo University
Condition Breast Cancer Patients
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2025-06-01
Primary Completion 2026-06-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Rhomboid Intercostal Block with Sub-Serratus Plane BlockErector Spinae Plane Block

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-01.

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Brief Summary

This study compares two nerve block techniques-Rhomboid Intercostal with Sub-Serratus Plane Block versus Erector Spinae Plane Block-for pain relief after breast cancer surgery. It aims to determine which method provides better postoperative pain control, reduces opioid use, and improves recovery in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Female breast cancer patients undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) ASA physical status II or III Age between 18 and 65 years Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 20 kg/m² and \< 35 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal ASA physical status IV Age \<18 years or \>65 years BMI \< 20 kg/m² or \> 35 kg/m² Known allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics or opioids History of psychological disorders or chronic pain Contraindications to regional anesthesia (e.g., coagulopathy, local infection, peripheral neuropathy) Severe respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, or renal disease

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sayed Mahmoud M Abed, MD

✉ sayed.abed@nci.cu.edu.eg

📞 +20 122 680 6532

Principal Investigator

Sayed Mahmoud M Abed, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

National Cancer Institute - Cairo University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07041762 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Breast Cancer Patients. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07041762 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07041762 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sayed.abed@nci.cu.edu.eg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07041762 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cairo, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07041762 clinical trial?

NCT07041762 is sponsored by Cairo University. The principal investigator is Sayed Mahmoud M Abed, MD at National Cancer Institute - Cairo University. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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