Pain and Magnesium

This is a randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial conducted in the Oncology Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 100 patients suffering from breast cancer and undergoing a total mastectomy. This clinical trial compares magnesium and placebo for the prevention of neuropathic pain induced by mastectomy assessed with a (0-10) numerical pain rating scale. Cognition, anxiety, depression, sleep and quality of life are also assessed.