Narcotic Free TIVA and Incidence of Unacceptable Movements Under Anesthesia During ACDF Surgery (NCT03643796) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Narcotic Free TIVA and Incidence of Unacceptable Movements Under Anesthesia During ACDF Surgery
United States32 participantsStarted 2018-07-15
Plain-language summary
This study will help the investigators learn more about the best way to give anesthesia for these kinds of surgery. The investigators will be using 2 different groups of medications that is commonly used in ACDF surgery, one group has a Narcotic, and the other group does not. The investigators wish to test whether a narcotic free anesthetic will result in an overall safer surgery, better patient recovery, and satisfaction. The investigators think also that eliminating the Narcotic from the Anesthetic regimen will allow patients to recover faster after surgery , and consume less pain medicines in the postoperative period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Men and women 18- to 80-years old
* ASA 1, 2, 3
* 1 or 2 levels ACDF
Exclusion Criteria
* ASA 4
* Seizure disorders
* Chronic narcotic use
* Opiate abuse
* Major cardiac comorbidity, or significantly elevated blood pressure
* Known hypersensitivity to fentanyl analogs, ketamine, or propofol injectable emulsions.
* Known allergy to eggs, egg products, soybeans, or soy products
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of Unacceptable Movement Under General Anesthesia