Impact of Pectoral Versus Paravertebral Blocks on Pain and Physical Well-Being in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Amy Colwell
Study ID
NCT07209436
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Breast Reconstruction

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Paravertebral block (single injection) — PROCEDURE
    Paravertebral block at preop
  • Pectoral block — PROCEDURE
    Pectoral block at preop

Study Details

The broad aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of paravertebral and pectoral blocks on pain and physical well-being of patients undergoing immediate implant-based breast reconstruction.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 19, 2025
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Jun 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
212 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Paravertebral Block
    Paravertebral block at preop
  • Experimental: Pectoral Block
    Pectoral block at preop

Primary Outcome Measure

Patient-reported physical well-being and breast symptoms [ Time Frame: 12 Months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Massachusetts General HospitalBostonMassachusetts02114
Cathleen Huang, D.O.
[email protected]
617-726-2284
Amy Colwell, M.D. (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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