Post operative pain control after abdominal gynaecological surgery using pump-releasing local anaesthetic for 24 hours continuously

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Signs and Symptoms: Pain; Signs and Symptoms

• Registration Number: ISRCTN28558391
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

80 women aged 30 to 70 years undergoing elective gynaecological surgery performed through a transverse incision in the lower abdomen.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with a known allergy to morphine, fentanyl, propofol, vecuronium, diclofenac or marcain.
2. Regular medication with opioids for the last 6 months.
3. Body mass index (BMI) greater or equal to 32.
4. Previous major surgery during the last 6 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified