Nimodipine before bowel cancer surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving nimodipine before and after surgery for bowel cancer can help improve recovery and reduce pain. It may be a good fit if you meet the age and health requirements.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for open surgery for bowel cancer at the General Hospital of Patra
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have a health status that allows anesthesia (ASA I, II, or III)
- You are not allergic to nimodipine
- You do not have severe kidney problems or a very slow heart rate
- You have not used strong painkillers (opioids) daily in the past week
- Your average pain over the last month is less than 5 out of 10
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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