Epidural Levobupivacaine-sufentanil Versus Epidural Levobupivacaine and Intravenous Ketamine (NCT01320475) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
Epidural Levobupivacaine-sufentanil Versus Epidural Levobupivacaine and Intravenous Ketamine
Stopped: Difficulty of Recruitment
France2 participantsStarted 2010-09
Plain-language summary
Thoracic epidural analgesia is often proposed to thoracotomized patients. A local anesthetic and an opioid are generally associated to produce an epidural analgesia. However, opioid epidural administration is frequently associated with adverse effects as nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, ... On the other hand, iv ketamine has been demonstrated to be an effective analgesic.
The purpose of the study is to compare the epidural administration of levobupivacaine and sufentanil or the epidural administration of levobupivacaine associated with the iv administration of ketamine.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* age between 18 and 75 yrs
* class ASA I, II or III
* lung surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contra-indication to the achievement of epidural analgesia
* Preoperative chronic pain,
* Contra-indication to ketamine
* Hypersensitivity to ketamine or any excipients
* Uncontrolled hypertension,
* Stroke
* Heart failure
* Hepatic porphyria
* Contra-indication to sufentanil
* Hypersensitivity to sufentanil, opioids or any excipients
* Treatment with an opioid agonist-antagonist,
* Contra-indication to levobupivacaine
* Hypersensitivity to levobupivacaine, local anesthetics of the amide or any excipients
* Hypotension, shock
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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Occurrence of an adverse event due to the analgesic protocol