Status:

COMPLETED

Intraperitoneal Ropivacaine Nebulization for Pain Control After Laparoscopic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

San Gerardo Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Milano Bicocca

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia

Conditions:

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess if intraperitoneal nebulization of Ropivacaine 50 mg, 100 mg or 150 mg may prevent the use of morphine during the first day after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Detailed Description

Intraperitoneal aerosolization of Bupivacaine 50 mg after laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been proved to significantly reduce postoperative pain, morphine consumption and incidence of postoperative n...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Females and Males 18-75 years old
  • ASA Score I-III
  • Scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • 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 :

March 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

165 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01143025

Start Date

March 1 2010

End Date

May 1 2011

Last Update

May 19 2011

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San Gerardo Hospital

Monza, MB, Italy, 20052