Comparing morphine to epidural pain relief for colon surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two pain relief methods—morphine given through a spinal needle versus pain medicine delivered through a tiny tube in the back—after colorectal cancer surgery. It aims to see which approach works better for controlling pain.
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Who can take part
- You have colorectal cancer and are having laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 15 and 35.
- You have no bleeding problems and you are not taking blood-thinning medicine.
- You have never had a problem with opioid abuse (like morphine or fentanyl).
- You are not allergic to morphine or the numbing medicines used in this study.
Quick eligibility check
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