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Stellate Ganglion Block for Prevention of Post Mastectomy Depression
Complications after mastectomy include chronic pain and depression.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06263907
PhaseNA
Enrollment140
SponsorMansoura University
Age21 Years – 65 Years
SexFEMALE
Conditions studied
Mastectomy, Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic
About this study
Complications after mastectomy include chronic pain and depression.
Interventions
- Procedure: Stellate gangalion block — The efficacy of Preoperative ipsilateral stellate gangalion block on the occurrence of postmastectomy depression and pain compared with no block
Primary outcomes
- incidence of postmastectomy depression (6 months postoperatively)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients
* Age ranging from 18 to 65 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) no more than II
* Had unilateral cancer breast
* Scheduled to do unilateral modified radical mastectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant female
* Existing Horner syndrome
* Had any neuromuscular disease
* Had allergy to local anesthetics
* History of use of analgesics
* Had any deformity or a previous surgery in the neck or ipsilateral arm or breast
* Had any contraindication to the procedure (coagulation disorders, local infection, sepsis)
* Had any contraindication to the sympathetic blockade (decompensate cardiopulmonary or hemodynamic disorders)
* History of psychotic disorder including depression, bipolar disorder or personality disorder
* Patient with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score more than 13
Study locations
- Maha, Al Mansurah, Egypt
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-11-06.