The Impact of Intrathecal Morphine Versus Continuous Epidural Analgesia on Return of Bowel Functi… (NCT06688643) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Intrathecal Morphine Versus Continuous Epidural Analgesia on Return of Bowel Function in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Ileal Conduit
China58 participantsStarted 2022-01-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effects of intrathecal morphine (ITM) and continuous epidural analgesia (CEA) on bowel function recovery after Bricker surgery.This study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial that included 72 patients with bladder cancer undergoing elective Bricker surgery, who were randomly assigned to either the ITM group (n=36) or the CEA group (n=36). Postoperatively, patients in both groups received either ITM or CEA for pain management, and postoperative bowel function recovery time, pain scores, PONV, itching, and other indicators were recorded.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All participants provided informed consent voluntarily
* ASA I-III
Exclusion Criteria:
* allergies to any anesthetic agents used in this study
* refused to sign the consent form
* uncooperative were deemed ineligible for clinical evaluation
* hypersensitivity to pain
* a history of gastrointestinal disease
* sleep disorders
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.