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NCT Number: NCT03016117

Anesthetic Efficacy of PECS II Block and Parasternal Block

The study evaluate the anesthetic efficacy of Pecs II block II and parasternal block during quadrantectomy with or without axillary dissection, in breast cancer surgery

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Key information

Conditions

Anesthesia, Local

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

San Salvatore Academic Hospital

Coppito, L'Aquila, 67100, Italy

About this study

All patients receive Pecs II block and parasternal block, under ultrasound guidance. Pecs II block, performed at the 4th rib level, and parasternal block performed at the level of the 2nd and 4th intercostal space level. Data on the anesthesia, side effects and pain, will be recorded

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • patients who need of quadrantectomy with or without axillary dissection
  • ASA I-III patients
  • age between 18 and 75 years
  • filled informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • pregnant women
  • obesity (BMI > 39,99)
  • radical mastectomy
  • ASA IV patients
  • chest wall abnormalities
  • neurological disorders
  • septic status
  • chest skin infections
  • coagulopathies

Treatment and study plan

Pecs II block and parasternal block

Procedure

The Pecs II block will be performed under ultrasound guidance, at fourth rib level, on the axillary line, into the fascial plane between pectoralis minor muscle and serratus muscle. The parasternal block will be performed under ultrasound guidance, at the second and fourth intercostal space, between the pectoralis major muscle and the intercostal muscles, near to the external intercostal membrane.

Primary outcomes

  1. Anesthetic efficacy

    Time frame: The anesthetic efficacy was assessed in the first 72 hours, after block

    The anesthetic efficacy is tested by cold and touch test

Secondary outcomes

  1. Painkillers request

    Time frame: The painkillers request was assessed in the first 72 hours, after surgery

    mg of morphine

  2. Side effects

    Time frame: The side effects recorded in the first 72 hours, after surgery

    Nausea, vomiting, local anesthetic systemic toxicity

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

San Salvatore Hospital of L'Aquila

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Anesthetic Efficacy of PECS II Block and Parasternal Block for Quadrantectomy With or Without Axillary Dissection

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jan 10, 2017
Registry last updated
Jan 23, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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