CompletedPhase 4

Lidocaine as an Anesthetic Adjuvant in Liver and Gastric Laparoscopic Surgery

Spain96 participantsStarted 2020-11-16

Plain-language summary

The aim is to analyze the effect of intravenous lidocaine administration on postoperative opioid use in patients undergoing upper abdominal cancer surgery. Specifically, those patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery and liver cancer surgery using a laparoscopic approach

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women over 18 years of age scheduled for gastric or liver cancer surgery through a laparoscopic approach at the University of Girona Dr Josep Trueta. * Accept and sign the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * decline participating in the study at any stage of its development. * History of allergic or adverse reactions to Amide-type anesthetics. * Pregnancy or lactation period * Diagnosis of Child-Pugh stage B or C liver failure. * Acute renal failure (GFR \<60 ml / min). * Concomitant treatment with opioids for chronic pain. * Any condition that, in the clinical judgment of the researchers, may interfere with the object of the research.

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

Postoperative opioid consumption

Timeframe: 24 Hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04584749

SponsorInstitut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.