NEFOPAM: Interest of the Nefopam and PCA Morphine Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Colon Surgery
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study analyses interest of iv nefopam in combination with paracetamol after major abdominal surgery because the effect of morphine-sparing is discussed when combined these agents.
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: control group
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Other: saline solution
The Control group received 120 mg placebo infusion (saline solution) by continuous iv infusion over the study period (48h).
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Experimental: Nefopam group
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Drug: Nefopam
The nefopam group received 120 mg nefopam (Acupan, Pharmbio, France) by continuous iv infusion over the study period (48h)
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Estimate morphine consumption [over 48 hours]
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Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Adult patient with a score ASA between I and III
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Patient scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery (by laparotomy) for cancer or diverticulosis
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Patient that signed the consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
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- Patient treated in emergency situation
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Patient with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
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Patient that needs a surgery for restoration of continuity
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Patient pregnant, breastfeeding, or during periods of genital activity using no contraception.
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Patient with contraindications to nefopam, morphine, or paracetamol
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Patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal or severe hepatic impairment
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Patient under analgesics treatment
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Patient who participated in a clinical study in the previous 6 months.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jacques RIPART, Dr, Nîmes University Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- PHRC-I/2003/JYL-01