Overview

Effect of Pectoralis Block on Analgesia After Simple Mastectomy

Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2019-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The pectoralis block, including pecs I and II block, is a novel technique first described in 2011 as an alternative to paravertebral blockade for analgesia following breast surgery. The research goal is to determine the efficacy of the pectoralis block compared to placebo in improving quality of recovery following mastectomy.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Collaborator:
Duke University
Treatments:
Ropivacaine