The following info and data is provided "as is" to help patients around the globe.
We do not endorse or review these studies in any way.
Brief Title: Chronic Post Breast Surgery Pain
Official Title: A Prospective, Single-blinded, Randomized, Trial Evaluating the Use of Paravertebral Block to Decrease Chronic Post Breast Surgery Pain.
Study ID: NCT00847067
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn if paravertebral block (PVB) will reduce chronic pain after surgery. Our hypothesis is that chronic pain from breast surgery as a consequence of central sensitization can be prevented by blocking sensory input to the CNS during surgery and the immediate post-operative period.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers: No
Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Name: Beth Ladlie, MD
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR