TerminatedPhase 4

Postoperative Analgesia in Abdominal Surgery: a Medico-economic Study

Stopped: Lack of patients eligible for the study

France35 participantsStarted 2011-11

Plain-language summary

Background : Epidural anaesthesia is associated in abdominal surgery with reduced pain and postoperative respiratory complications together with quicker recovery of bowel function. Currently, no studies have been able to prove its ability to reduce length of stay in intensive care and high-dependency units. Purpose : The aim of this study is to demonstrate that epidural anaesthesia reduces length of stay in intensive care unit after abdominal surgery under laparotomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * Surgery scheduled under laparotomy * Extended ileal resection * Total proctocolectomy * Colectomy left/right/total * Rectosigmoidal resection * Anterior resection of rectum * Abdomino-perineal amputation * Adult patient * Written consent obtained * Planned hospitalization in the intensive care unit * Patient affiliated to social security Exclusion Criteria: * Patients inapt to give consent * Emergency surgery * Contraindication to epidural analgesia * Contraindication to levobupivacaïne, morphine or sufentanil * Dementia * Participation in another research protocol * Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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

Theoretical duration of hospitalization in intensive care unit.

Timeframe: 5 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01470846

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Limoges

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-03

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