Local Infiltration Analgesia With Ropivacaine Versus Placebo in Vaginal Hysterectomy: a Randomized, Double-Blind Study

June 22, 2011 updated by: Hvidovre University Hospital

Lokal Infiltrations Analgesi Med Ropivakain 0,5 % Versus Placebo VED Vaginal Hysterektomi: ET Prospektivt Randomiseret, Dobbeltblind ET, Placebo-kontrolleret Studie

The purpose of this study is to compare systematic local infiltration with Ropivacaine 0.5 % vs. Placebo in patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy.

The hypothesis is that systematic local infiltration will reduce postoperative pain and postoperative opioid consumption.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

48

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Hvidovre
      • Copenhagen, Hvidovre, Denmark, 2650
        • Hvidovre University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • eligible for elective vaginal hysterectomy
  • able to speak and understand Danish
  • able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • alcohol or medical abuse
  • allergies to local anesthetics
  • age < 18 yrs.
  • intolerance to opioids

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: 1
Local infiltration with Ropivacaine
Local Infiltration with Ropivacaine 0.5 %
Placebo Comparator: 2
Local infiltration with Placebo (NaCl)
Local Infiltration with NaCl

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Postoperative pain
Time Frame: 32 h
32 h

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
PONV
Time Frame: 32 h
32 h

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 7, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 7, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 8, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 23, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 22, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

More Information

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