Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery (PPBCS) affects 25-60% of breast cancer survivors and nerve damage has been implicated as the cause of this neuropathic pain condition. Local anaesthetic blockade of tenderpoints and the intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) could provide clues to pathophysiological mechanisms as well as aiding diagnosis and treatment of PPBCS but has never been attempted. The aims of this study is to examine clinical effect of ultrasound guided blockades of the ICBN and tenderpoints of pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
48
Summed pain intensity
The summed pain intensity (of pain at rest (0-10), pain during movement (0-10) and pressure pain (at 100kPa in point of maximum pain) (0-10)) 0-30
Time frame: At least 1 year after surgery
Pain at rest, pain during movement and pressure pain
Pain intensity of pain at rest (0-10), pain during movement (0-10) and pressure pain (at 100kPa in point of maximum pain) (0-10)
Time frame: At least 1 year after surgery
Pain related reduction of physical function
Reduction of physical function
Time frame: At least 1 year after surgery
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.