Paravertebral Block for Breast Surgery

University of Aarhus1 site in 1 country90 target enrollmentSeptember 2005

ConditionsBreast Cancer

Overview

Phase: Phase 4
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Breast Cancer
Sponsor: University of Aarhus
Enrollment: 90
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Nausea and vomiting 2 hours postoperatively, and 1 and 2 days postoperatively
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 18 years ago

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Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2005

End Date

September 2006

Last Updated

18 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel