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Official title Comparison Between Epidural Analgesia and Intrathecal Opioid Analgesia for Pain Management in Open Nephrectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06595329
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure of choice for patients suffering from renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Even though the laparoscopic approach is considered to cause fewer complications and reduce hospital stay, open surgery is still often performed.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients over the age of 18, scheduled for an open radical or partial nephrectomy due to RCC.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-III.
You likely can't join if
- Patients who refuse to participate in this study.
- Patients with BMI \> 35 kg/m2 or \< 15 kg/m2.
- Patients with renal dysfunction (eGFR \<15 or requirement of renal replacement therapy), liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C), and heart failure...
- Patients with ASA physical status classification ≥ IV.
- Patients with contraindication for the interventions planned for in this study (allergies to anesthetic drugs used in this study, coagulation...
- Patients with chronic opioid dependence.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients over the age of 18, scheduled for an open radical or partial nephrectomy due to RCC.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-III.
- Patients who refuse to participate in this study.
- Patients with BMI \> 35 kg/m2 or \< 15 kg/m2.
- Patients with renal dysfunction (eGFR \<15 or requirement of renal replacement therapy), liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C), and heart failure (NYHA IV).
- Patients with ASA physical status classification ≥ IV.
- Patients with contraindication for the interventions planned for in this study (allergies to anesthetic drugs used in this study, coagulation disorders, and infection at the injection site).
- Patients with chronic opioid dependence.
- Patients unable to communicate preoperatively due to severe dementia, language barrier, or neuropsychiatric disorder.
- Patients for whom it is impossible to carry out the aforementioned interventions for technical reasons.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Split, Croatia
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Split, Croatia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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