Merits of Continuous Paravertebral Block in the Management of Renal/Adrenal Surgery by Laparotomy (NCT01023854) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Merits of Continuous Paravertebral Block in the Management of Renal/Adrenal Surgery by Laparotomy
Stopped: No more potentiel patients for study
France41 participantsStarted 2009-10
Plain-language summary
The paravertebral block is an alternative in the analgesia epidural the major interest of which lives in the catheterisation of the paravertébral space allowing to assure/insure an one-sided continuous analgesia.
The main objective of the study is to bring to light the superiority of the continuous paravertébral block, as a supplement to analgesia, in the care of the renal and\\or adrenal surgery by laparotomy at the adult in terms of consumption of morphine, with regard to the classic analgesia classic.
The main assessment criterion is the consumption of morphine within first 24 postoperative hours at the patients benefiting from a paravertébral continuous block besides the classic systematic analgesia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18 years
* Patient scheduled for renal and/or adrenal surgery
* American Society of Anesthesiologists score ASA I, II, III
* Written informed consent given by the patient
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication in the loco-regional anesthesia in the products of local anesthetic
* Surgery as a matter of urgency
* Pregnancy
* Congestive Cardiac insufficiency
* Severe hepatic Incapacity
* Disturbs of the coagulation
* Age \< 18 years
* ASA IV
* Patient already participating in a study or deadline 3-month-old subordinate since the end of a previous study
* Under guardianship Patient
* Psychiatric pathology or limitation of the intellectual abilities making difficult the understanding of the subjective questions.
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.