Continuous Versus Intermittent Bolus Infusion of Paravertebral Blocks for Thoracic Surgery
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Jacksonville, Florida: 17-009991
NCT ID: NCT03480984
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-009991
About this study
The researchers are trying to determine pain medication consumption in the first 24 hours after surgery in patients given the standard continuous infusion of local anesthetic versus patients given the same total dose via programmed intermittent dosing. Both groups will receive the option of patient controlled pain medication as well as the same dose of pre-programmed pain medication. The only difference is the rate of administration: continuous vs. hourly intervals.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documentation of planned thoracic surgery for which a paravertebral catheter is indicated based on surgeon request as well as appropriateness of location of surgical site
- Ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Coagulopathy at time of evaluation or surgery
- Infection at the site of needle insertion
- Allergy to local anesthetic
- Patient refusal
- Chronic opioid use
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Elird Bojaxhi, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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