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Paravertebral Block Analgesia for Pain Management

Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Anthony Ho, MD,FRCPC
Research Sponsored by Dr. Anthony Ho
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0-72 hours after surgery
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Study Summary

This trialwill compare the safety and pain control of two methods of analgesia after hepatectomy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0-72 hours after surgery
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 0-72 hours after surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Opioid consumption
Pain
Time to first request for opioids
Secondary outcome measures
Acid-base
Adverse events
Central venous pressure
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Paravertebral Block AnalgesiaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Analgesic medications will be given via the paravertebral space.
Group II: Continuous Epidural AnalgesiaActive Control1 Intervention
Analgesic medications will be given via epidural, the standard of care.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dr. Anthony HoLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
86 Total Patients Enrolled
Anthony Ho, MD,FRCPCPrincipal InvestigatorQueen's University/ Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Anthony MH Ho, MD,FRCPCPrincipal InvestigatorQueen's University/ Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

May I be considered for inclusion in this medical experiment?

"Candidates for this clinical study must have pain under control after elective hepatectomy and be aged between 18 and 80. A total of 50 people are required to participate in the trial."

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Are individuals over fifty years of age eligible for this clinical research?

"In order to be considered for this experiment, individuals must fall between the age-range of 18 and 80."

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What are the main aims of this clinical trial?

"This 30-minute clinical assessment will track pain levels, as well as the total volume of vasopressors and fluids administered during surgery and up to 72 hours after. Additionally, central venous pressure measurements will be taken throughout the trial period."

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Is Paravertebral Block Analgesia a secure approach to pain relief?

"Our team at Power rated Paravertebral Block Analgesia's safety a 3, as this Phase 4 clinical trial indicates that the treatment is approved."

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What is the upper limit on enrolment for this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information accessible through clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this research trial, which was initially published on April 1st 2016, is presently seeking volunteers. Specifically, 50 individuals are needed from one medical site."

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Is enrollment still open for this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. According to the clinical trial listing, this experiment began on April 1st 2016 and was recently updated on December 2nd 2022. At present, 50 patients are being sought from one medical centre."

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