Observational Study of Analgesia and Cost-efficiency of Analgetic Medication Pumps (Zalviso and P… (NCT03355352) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Observational Study of Analgesia and Cost-efficiency of Analgetic Medication Pumps (Zalviso and PCA-syringe Pump (PCA=Patient Controlled Analgesia)) After Urogenital Intervention at the Clinical Daily Routine
Germany100 participantsStarted 2017-11-01
Plain-language summary
The observational study will check if there is a difference in the postoperative care of patients with urogenital intervention while using the standard PCA-syringe pump or using the Zalviso sufentanyl sublingual analgetic system.
The study will exactly examine, using questionaire for the patient, the medical stuff (nurses and anesthesiologist) the difference in the analgetic quality, the difference of the patients' mobility while being treated with one of the analgetic system and if there is a difference in the cost-efficiency.
We want to examine 50 Patients in each group. The studies should be finished in about one year.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients after urological interventions with no indication of an periduralanästesia
* Patients compliant for a PCA system, and complied with the analysis of their data
Exclusion Criteria:
* F03 dementia
* F10.2 dependence syndrome alcohol
* F11.2 dependence syndrome opioids
* F12.2 dependence syndrome cannabinoids
* F13.2 dependence syndrome sedatives and hypnotics
* F14.2 dependence syndrome cocaine
* F15.2 dependence syndrome coffin
* F.16.2 dependence syndrome hallucinogens
* F22 schizophrenia
* F41.1 generalized anxiety disorder
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.