Morphine in spine vs. IV methadone for testicular cancer surgery pain
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after surgery for testicular cancer: a single injection of morphine into the spine (intrathecal morphine) vs. methadone given through an IV during surgery. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are having a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for testicular cancer, either before or after chemotherapy.
- Your BMI is under 50 (no severe obesity).
- You are not taking methadone at home or more than 30 mg of opioids daily.
- You have no history of illegal drug use in the past 6 months and no serious liver or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
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