Paravertebral Block for Breast Surgery
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT00131170
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Brief Summary
The effect of paravertebral block in combination with general anaesthesia is studied in a double blind fashion.
- Detailed Description
Patients having surgery for breast cancer receive a paravertebral blockade at C8-Th4 with either Naropin 0.5% or saline. General anaesthesia is then provided with laryngeal mask intubation, propofol infusion and fentanyl i.v. as needed. The effect on postoperative pain (\[VAS\] and fentanyl PCA doses taken) and postoperative nausea and vomiting is recorded.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
- Breast surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- Infections
- Coagulation disorder
- Allergy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Nausea and vomiting 2 hours postoperatively, and 1 and 2 days postoperatively 2 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Dosage of analgesic 1 day
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Dept of Anesthesiology, Aarhus University Hospital
🇩🇰Aarhus, Denmark