Intravenous Lignocaine Infusion in Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Malaysia40 participantsStarted 2019-09-17
Plain-language summary
Background:
Administration of morphine as boluses or via a patient controlled analgesic device (PCA) has been the standard practice for donors after nephrectomy.
However, administration of morphine is far from being ideal analgesic as it does not provide optimal dynamic pain relief after major surgery, consistently demonstrate little effect on surgical stress response and organ dysfunction with high incidences of postoperative nausea/vomiting, respiratory depression and sedation. Several studies demonstrated perioperative intravenous lignocaine infusion can improve post-operative pain scores and morphine consumption in abdominal surgery.
The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of intra-operative lignocaine infusion in lowering postoperative pain and reduce postoperative morphine consumption in patients who undergo laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* elective laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* refuse consent
* allergic to local anaesthetics or opioids,
* on long term analgesics for chronic pain,
* have impaired liver function
* has history of arrhythmias
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
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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?
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