TerminatedNot Applicable

Biobehavioral Recovery From Surgery and Anesthesia

Stopped: Principal Investigator has left the UMDNJ

20 participantsStarted 2005-08

Plain-language summary

Reducing postoperative pain leads to increased patient comfort and facilitates speedy recovery and discharge from the hospital following surgery. The focus of controlling postoperative pain has gradually shifted from postoperative management to intraoperative management. The investigators believe that this study is a unique opportunity to assess the adequacy of intraoperative analgesia, allowing for immediate administration of the appropriate opioid analgesics. The purpose of this research is to bring to light the applicability of facial electromyography as an intraoperative solution to postoperative pain management.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects 18-65 years of age * Subjects who are English speaking * Subjects undergoing surgery in the supine position * Subjects who are undergoing a procedure where the surgical incision is expected to be at least 4 inches * Subjects who are undergoing a surgical procedure below the level of their arms. * Female subjects who have a negative Sure-Vue pregnancy test. * Subjects who are undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * If the scheduled surgery involves the head, neck or arms. * Subjects who have a history of chronic pain * Subjects who have cognitive disabilities secondary to medical, chemical and genetic causes. * Subjects who have peripheral vascular disease of the arms. * Subjects who have carpal tunnel syndrome. * Subjects who have psychiatric, substance abuse and cognitive impairments * Subjects who have had a stroke which has affected function of the upper extremities * Subjects who have had a mastectomy or other type of surgery which may have affected the lymph nodes of the arms * Subjects who do not have a telephone * Subjects who are having surgery under nerve block or regional anesthesia * Subjects who are pregnant * Subjects who have an electrical source, i.e. pacemaker or defibrillator

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

detection of pain during general anesthesia

Timeframe: after induction of anesthesia

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00176696

SponsorUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2007-04

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