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Intra-Peritoneal Local Anaesthesia After Cytoreductive Surgery

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Drug: Saline
Registration Number
NCT02256228
Lead Sponsor
Göteborg University
Brief Summary

Can perioperative administration of intra-peritoneal local anaesthetics further reduce postoperative pain, inflammation and outcome in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery (cytoreductive surgery) and managed with thoracic epidural analgesia? - Multicenter study.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to measure the efficacy of local anesthetics (LA) administered into the intra-peritoneal cavity compared to placebo. Our hypothesis is that the injection of local LAs intra-peritoneally would reduce post-operative pain and the inflammatory process caused by the massive release of cytokines during extensive cytoreductive surgery. The study is a controlled, parallel group, double blind, prospective, randomized and performed at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden . Twenty mL of ropivacaine or saline would be injected every hour by an automatic pump via the intra-peritoneal catheter into the abdomen according to group randomization in order to double blind patients and all personnel involved in the study.

The parameters that would be evaluated are inflammatory markers, postoperative morbidity, pain intensity, consumption of morphine, cognitive function and progression-free survival.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with widespread malignant intra-abdominal ovary cancer stadium III-IV and are operated by extensive resection of intra-abdominal viscera as well as the parietal peritoneum (cytoreductive surgery, CRS)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Body mass index > 35
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists classification > 3
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Allergic to acetylsalicylic acid
  • Unwilling to provide informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group PSalineSaline is instillated through one multi-hole catheter wich would be inserted percutaneously in all patients and tunnelled about 1-2 cm lateral to the abdominal incision and the tip of the catheter placed in the intra-peritoneal cavity. The catheter would not be ligated and fixed in situ intra-peritoneally. Twenty ml of Saline would be injected subcutaneously along both sides of the incision prior to skin closure. Additionally, 20 ml of Saline would be injected every hour by an automatic pump via the intra-peritoneal catheter into the abdomen.
Group RRopivacaineRopivacaine is instillated through one multi-hole catheter wich would be inserted percutaneously in all patients and tunnelled about 1-2 cm lateral to the abdominal incision and the tip of the catheter placed in the intra-peritoneal cavity. The catheter would not be ligated and fixed in situ intra-peritoneally. Twenty ml of Ropivacaine would be injected subcutaneously along both sides of the incision prior to skin closure. Additionally, 20 ml of Ropivacaine (1mg/mL) would be injected every hour by an automatic pump via the intra-peritoneal catheter into the abdomen.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inflammatory Markers0-48 hours postoperatively

Analysis of the following inflammatory markers with Multiplex: IL(interleukin)-1β, IL-1rα, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-9, IL-10, IL-12 (p70), IL-13, IL-15, IL-17A, zBasic FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor), Eotaxin, G-CSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor), GM-CSF granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor), IFN-γ (interferon), IP-10 (immune protein), MCP-1 (monocyte chemotactic protein), MCAF (monocyte chemotactic and activating factor), MIP-1α (macrophage inflammatory protein), MIP-1β, PDGF-BB (platelet-derived growth factor), RANTES (regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted), TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor), VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative Morphine consumption0-48 hours postoperatively

Total amount of Morphine consumed during the first 48 hours after surgery

Pain Intensity0-48 hours postoperatively

Pain Intensity is measured with Numeric Rating Score 0-10

Cognitive Function0-1 month postoperatively

Patients will complete the following neurophysiological tests upon entering the study and within one month after surgery: Verbal Learning Test (VLT), Concept Shifting Test (CST), Letter-Digit Coding, Verbal Learning Test - Delayed Recall (VLT-D)

Progression-free Survival0-3 years postoperatively

Progression-free Survival measures the length of time after treatment during which the cancer being treated does not get worse.

Postoperative Morbidity/Complications0-30 days postoperatively

Measuring the numbers of Postoperative Morbidity/Complications within one month after surgery:

Morbidity:

* Local infections

* Urinary infection (urine culture)

* Pneumonia (X-ray, C-reactive protein, Fever)

* Sepsis (Fever, Leucocyte count in blood, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate)

* Pleural fluid (X-ray verified)

* Deep Vein Thrombosis (D-dimer, ultrasound verified)

* Pulmonary embolism (Computed Tomography/ Scint-X)

* Acute Myocardial Infarction (Electrocardiography, Troponin I)

* Atrial fibrillation or serious arrhythmia during the first 48 hours after surgery (Electrocardiography)

* Respiratory failure (prolonged mechanical ventilation)

* Renal failure (Serum Creatinine, Diuresis, AKIN criteria)

* Inotropic needs \> 12 hours after surgery

Surgical Complications:

* Intraabdominal bleeding

* Leakage from anastomosis

* Abdominal abscess

* Paralytic ileus

* Pancreatic leakage (requiring drainage)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept. of Gynecological Surgery and Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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Goteborg, Sweden

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