Status:

COMPLETED

Intraperitoneal Ropivacaine Nebulization for Pain Control After Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

San Gerardo Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII

Conditions:

Ovarian Cysts

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess if intraperitoneal nebulization of Ropivacaine 150 mg may prevent the use of morphine during the first day after laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery.

Detailed Description

In a recent study the investigators found that nebulization of Ropivacaine 30 mg before or after gynaecologic laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces postoperative pain and postoperative morphine c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Females 18-65 years old
  • ASA Score I-III
  • Scheduled for ovarian cyst laparoscopic surgery
  • Free from pain in preoperative period
  • Not using analgesic drugs before surgery
  • Without cognitive impairment or mental retardation
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Emergency/urgency surgery
  • Postoperative admission in an intensive care unit
  • Cognitive impairment or mental retardation
  • Progressive degenerative diseases of the CNS
  • Seizures or chronic therapy with antiepileptic drugs
  • Severe hepatic or renal impairment
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Allergy to one of the specific drugs under study
  • Acute infection or inflammatory chronic disease
  • Alcohol or drug addiction

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

140 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01142622

Start Date

April 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

February 25 2013

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San Gerardo Hospital

Monza, MB, Italy, 20052