CompletedPhase 3

Does IV Magnesium Improve Quality of Recovery With ERAS Protocols in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery?

United States90 participantsStarted 2022-05-27

Plain-language summary

This study is a randomized, double blind controlled trial examining the impact of incorporating a single intraoperative intravenous magnesium bolus and infusion into a preexisting Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for colorectal surgery in place of preoperative oral pregabalin. These protocols are pathways designed with the goal of achieving early surgical recovery by utilizing a constellation of perioperative care techniques that include the use of opioid-sparing pain medications, minimally invasive approaches, and prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting, among others. Intravenous magnesium has shown to be an effective non-opioid analgesic in abdominal surgeries that decreases total opioid consumption, pain, and improves recovery. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether or not the addition of intravenous magnesium to our institutional ERAS protocol will improve specific outcome measures, and provide additional benefits when compared to oral preoperative pregabalin. The primary outcome is the patient's quality of recovery based on the "Quality of Recovery - 40 Questionnaire" (QOR 40), and secondary outcomes will be opioid consumption, pain, shivering, sedation scores, acute kidney injury, gastrointestinal function, respiratory function, and hospital length of stay.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elective Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery * Age 18-75 * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Physical Status Classification 1-3 Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of Buprenorphine/Suboxone or Methadone maintenance treatment * Known history of substance abuse * Use of intra- and/or postoperative Ketamine or Lidocaine infusion * Pre- or postoperative placement of Epidural catheter * Inability to speak English or communicate verbally * Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 3 * Hepatic Cirrhosis * Neuromuscular disease * Heart block on EKG * Uncontrolled diabetes with Hba1c \> 8% * Known allergies to study drugs

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

Quality of Recovery 40 Questionnaire

Timeframe: Postoperative Day 0-2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05021263

SponsorThomas Jefferson University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-29

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