U.S., Oct. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07891039) titled 'ESP Blocks in Breast Free Flaps' on Oct. 12.
Brief Summary: This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks in patients undergoing autologous free flap breast reconstruction. Currently, patients undergoing this procedure remain in the hospital initially for flap monitoring until discharge criteria is met, when pain is adequately controlled and patient is able to ambulate independently. Prolonged hospital stays can occur due to persistent pain, typically abdominal pain as breasts are insensate following mastectomy. Persistent pain at abdominal incision can increase o...