Clinical Study of Depodur Efficacy in Decreasing Post Operative Pain After Off Pump Coronary Arte… (NCT00456638) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Study of Depodur Efficacy in Decreasing Post Operative Pain After Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (OP-CABG)
Stopped: Difficulty aquiring investigational drug
0Started 2008-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether epidural Depodur alleviates the pain of OP-CABG surgery. This includes pain associated with sternotomy, retraction, dissection and other tissue insults, as well as the induced inflammatory system and effects from prolonged ventilation in the ICU setting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or Female, 18-99 years old
* All patients who will have surgery for OP-CABG
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant females
* Patients with allergy to morphine
* Patients nursing an infant
* Patients with migraine headaches
* Patients taking Coumadin within 7 days or demonstrating INR \> 13
* Patients taking Heparin unless documented normal partial thromboplastin time
* Patients taking Clopidogrel in previous 7 days
* Patients taking Ticlopidine in previous 14 days
* Patients taking Aspirin in previous 48 hours
* Patients receiving low molecular weight heparin therapy within 24 hours previous
* Patients with Narcolepsy and/or sleep apnea
* Patients on chronic opioid therapy
* Patients participating in another study
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Comparison of pain (Visual Analog Scale), post-op morphine usage, and side effects between the two study groups