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Effect of Multimodal Opioid-free Anesthesia on Return of Bowel Function in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Colorectal Surgery
Ketamine
Analgesics, Opioid
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Opioid Free Anesthesia
Laparoscopic Surgery
Analgesia
Postoperative Ileus
Dexmedetomidine
Interventions
Drug: Sevoflurane, Lidocaine 2% Injectable Solution, Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine, Magnesium Sulfate
Drug: Sevoflurane, Sufentanil
Registration Number
NCT04144933
Lead Sponsor
University of Saskatchewan
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to determine if an opioid-free general anesthetic (OFA) technique utilizing lidocaine, ketamine, dexmedetomidine and magnesium reduce postoperative opioid consumption and speed return of bowel function in patients undergoing elective, laparoscopic, colorectal surgery compared to traditional opioid-containing general anesthetic techniques. It is hypothesized that this intraoperative OFA regimen will reduce postoperative opioid consumption, and expedite return of bowel function in this population.

Detailed Description

The objective of this trial is to determine whether an opioid-free general anesthetic can help reduce postoperative opioid consumption and speed return of bowel function in patients undergoing elective, laparoscopic, colorectal surgery when compared with traditional opioid-containing techniques.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age > 18, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class I-III patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic/laparoscopic assisted colorectal surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emergency surgery, open surgery, contraindications to laparoscopic surgery (ie. adhesions, inability to tolerate pneumoperitoneum), American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class 4, age < 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women, significant cardiorespiratory/hepatic/renal disease, allergy to any study drugs, inability to consent, inability to respond to pain assessments, inability to use the patient controlled analgesia device (PCA)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Traditional Opioid-containing General Anesthesia (TOA)Acetaminophen, GabapentinOpioid-sparing preoperative medications, Opioid-containing pre-intubation medications, Opioid-containing maintenance medications, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Traditional Opioid-containing General Anesthesia (TOA)Dexamethasone, OndansetronOpioid-sparing preoperative medications, Opioid-containing pre-intubation medications, Opioid-containing maintenance medications, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Opioid-free General Anesthesia (OFA)Sevoflurane, Lidocaine 2% Injectable Solution, Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine, Magnesium SulfateOpioid-free preoperative medications, Opioid-free pre-intubation medications, Opioid-free maintenance medication, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Opioid-free General Anesthesia (OFA)Dexamethasone, OndansetronOpioid-free preoperative medications, Opioid-free pre-intubation medications, Opioid-free maintenance medication, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Opioid-free General Anesthesia (OFA)Lidocaine 1% Injectable Solution, Dexmedetomidine, KetamineOpioid-free preoperative medications, Opioid-free pre-intubation medications, Opioid-free maintenance medication, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Traditional Opioid-containing General Anesthesia (TOA)Lidocaine 1% Injectable Solution, SufentanilOpioid-sparing preoperative medications, Opioid-containing pre-intubation medications, Opioid-containing maintenance medications, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Traditional Opioid-containing General Anesthesia (TOA)Sevoflurane, SufentanilOpioid-sparing preoperative medications, Opioid-containing pre-intubation medications, Opioid-containing maintenance medications, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Opioid-free General Anesthesia (OFA)Acetaminophen, GabapentinOpioid-free preoperative medications, Opioid-free pre-intubation medications, Opioid-free maintenance medication, postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to first flatusEnd of surgery to first flatus (1-4 days)

Time between the end of surgery and the movement when the patient first passes flatus

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of recovery after surgeryEnd of surgery to time of patient discharge from hospital (2-10 days)

Assessed using the Quality of Recovery (QoR) 15 questionnaire, a validated tool for measuring quality of recovery after anesthesia and surgery

Time to tolerance of oral intakeEnd of surgery to first oral intake (1-3 days)

Time between the end of surgery to when the patient can tolerate any oral solid food intake

Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) morphine consumptionEnd of surgery to 48 hours postoperatively

Total amount of PCA morphine (mg) required from end of surgery to 48 hours postoperatively

Time to Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) discharge readinessEnd of surgery to PACU discharge readiness (1-3 hours)

Time to Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) discharge readiness

Time to first defecationEnd of surgery to first defecation (1-7 days)

Time between the end of surgery and the moment the patient first passes stool

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scoresEnd of surgery to 48 hours postoperatively

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores will be recorded on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no pain, and 10 indicating extreme pain, 48 hours following surgery

Total Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) opioid consumptionEnd of surgery to discharge from PACU (1-2 hours)

Total amount of opioid (morphine equivalents) required in PACU

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Royal University Hospital

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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