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Outcomes of Intrathecal Analgesia in Colorectal Surgery

Completed
Conditions
Surgery
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03411109
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

Multimodal analgesia, sometimes including intrathecal analgesia (IA), is essential in any enhanced recovery pathway (ERP). This study aimed to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and optimal IA regimen in colorectal surgical patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
601
Inclusion Criteria
  • All adult colorectal patients from October 2012 through December 2013 in which patients received single-injection IA as part of a multimodal analgesic strategy for ERP.
  • Undergoing an elective colorectal operation (minimally invasive or open)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged < 18 years
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 5 and 6 classification
  • pregnancy
  • failure to provide research authorization.
  • emergent operations

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Opioid + Local Anesthetic IntrathecalHydromorphone Hydrochloride-
Opioid Only IntrathecalHydromorphone Hydrochloride-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to return of bowel functionpost resection, approximately up to 48 hours

Time to return of bowel function is defined by the presence of flatus and a bowel movement

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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