Insertion Distance of Thoracic Epidural Catheters in the Context of Thoracotomy Procedures. (NCT00754195) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Insertion Distance of Thoracic Epidural Catheters in the Context of Thoracotomy Procedures.
Canada120 participantsStarted 2008-09
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to compare thoracic epidural catheter insertion distances, in order to determine which is the best for pain relief following a thoracotomy.
HYPOTHESIS :
1. The quality of epidural analgesia upon coughing one hour following the end of surgery will not be inferior if the catheter is inserted 7 cm in the epidural space, versus 3 and 5 cm.
2. The quality of epidural analgesia upon coughing at 24 hour will not be inferior if the catheter is inserted 3 cm in the epidural space, versus 5 and 7 cm.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 years and older undergoing an elective thoracotomy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infection or sepsis
* Coagulopathy
* Hypovolemia
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* Neuropathy that could affect study assessments
* Pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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Quality of pain relief during cough
Timeframe: At one hour and 24 hours after surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00754195
SponsorCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)