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A study investigating a continuous local anaesthetic infusion for pain relief after pelvic tumour surgery

Stopped

Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Birmingham

Medical Conditions

Patients undergoing hemi-pelvectomy for pelvic tumours

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Not provided at time of registration

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Apr 2015 01 Apr 2018

Interventional

Intervention Type : Drug
Intervention Description : Patients will be randomised to receive one of two possible post-operative catheter infusions for 5 days:1. Bupivicaine 0.125% infusion at a fixed rate of 10ml/hr.2. 0.9% Sodium Chloride infusion at a fixed rate of 10ml/hr.This will be in addition to standard post-operative analgesia which encompasses combined epidural and spinal anaesthetic, and patient controlled analgesia.




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You may not be able to take part if:


Exclusion criteria:1. Do not consent to participation in the trial2. Pre-existing pain syndromes that may affect perception of pain 3. History of opioid dependence4. Previous adverse reaction to local anaesthetic5. Established hepatic or renal insufficiency (CKD Stage 3 or greater)6. A pre-existing clinical diagnosis of dementia 7. Pregnancy

Withdrawal criteria:1. Failure to initiate therapy in line with the protocol2. Unsuccessful insertion of paravertebral block catheter3. Clinical evidence of wound or catheter infection4. Adverse reaction to local anaesthetic5. Respiratory support from invasive ventilation post-operatively


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Bristol Road South
    Birmingham
    B31 2AP

This information has not yet been provided by the study team. You'll have an opportunity to discuss any risks and benefits that may be associated with this study prior to consenting to taking part.

Dr Chris Thorne


Mr Lee Jeys



The study is sponsored by Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and funded by Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust .



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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN60374925
Last updated 19 May 2016

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