Evaluate Use of Caudal Nerve Blocks in Adult Penile Prosthesis (NCT02740127) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Evaluate Use of Caudal Nerve Blocks in Adult Penile Prosthesis
United States52 participantsStarted 2016-06
Plain-language summary
During penile prosthesis surgery, patients are given general anesthesia in combination with other pain drugs. A caudal nerve block (CNB) is a local anesthetic injected near the tailbone, in addition to general anesthesia, which can lower the need for pain drugs.
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn how effective CNBs are in patients who are having penile prosthesis surgery compared to patients who only have general anesthesia by studying how long you stay in the hospital and the level of pain you have after surgery.
This is an investigational study. The general anesthesia and CNB used in this study are FDA approved and commercially available. It is considered investigational to compare the effectiveness of CNBs in penile prosthesis surgery to general anesthesia alone. The study doctor can explain how the study drugs are designed to work.
Up to 104 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients that consent to participate.
. Patients undergoing penile prosthesis surgery.
. Patients that are male.
. Patients that are 18 years of age or older.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients on chronic pain medications (ie. Chronic = more than once every two days for greater than 2 weeks) excluding Aspirin, Acetaminophen and NSAIDs.
. Patients with a BMI \> 40.
. Patients with chronic pain syndromes.
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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Post-Operative Pain Medication Usage in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
. Patients with hypersensitivity to Ropivacaine/amide-type anesthetics.
. Prior surgery of the sacrum.
. Patients taking anti-coagulants or other blood thinning medications prior to surgery during the specified time frames: i) Low molecular weight heparin less than 36 hours prior to surgery. ii) Coumadin less than 5 days prior to surgery. iii) Plavix and NSAIDs less than 7 days prior to surgery.
. Patients on any anti-seizure medications, such as gabapentin or Lyrica, specifically for chronic pain management less than 24 hours prior to surgery
. Patients on Celebrex less than 24 hours prior to surgery