Pain management after cancer surgery to start chemo sooner
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares different methods of managing pain after cancer surgery to see which helps patients start chemotherapy sooner. It focuses on people having open abdominal surgery for certain cancers who are scheduled for chemotherapy afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are having open surgery for stomach, liver, pancreas, bile duct, or colorectal cancer.
- Your doctor has said you need chemotherapy after surgery.
- You have not used opioid pain medications in the last 90 days.
- You are not taking blood thinners within a week of surgery.
- You are able to understand English and give informed consent.
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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