CompletedNot Applicable

Pharmacokinetic of Thoracic Paravertebral Ropivacaine

Greece20 participantsStarted 2019-10-08

Plain-language summary

The study aims to investigate the pharmacokinetic of ropivacaine in patients undergoing ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) both after a single-bolus injection via the thoracic paravertebral catheter given before the start of surgery and after continuous thoracic paravertebral infusion that will start after the end of the procedure in order to achieve postoperative analgesia after open thoracotomy during the first 3 postoperative days

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years * ASA I-III * Open thoracotomy Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Age \<18 years * Morbid obesity * Scoliosis * Previous thoracotomy * Empyema * Drug allergy * Severe systemic disease * ASA \> III * Hypoalbuminemia * Urgent surgery * Reoperation during the study period

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

ropivacaine plasma levels

Timeframe: up to 72 postoperative hours after the initiation of continuous thoracic paravertebral infusion of ropivacaine

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03721406

SponsorAttikon Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-25

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