Comparing two pain relief methods for colon surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic colon surgery: one uses a morphine injection near the spinal cord, the other uses an epidural catheter for ongoing pain relief. The goal is to find which approach works better with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have colon cancer and are having laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 15 and 35.
- You have no bleeding problems or are not on blood-thinning medication.
- You do not have an infection at the back injection site, nerve problems, or certain heart rhythm issues.
- You have no history of opioid (narcotic) abuse or allergies to the study drugs.
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