Pain relief study for laparoscopic colon surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new combination of pain blocks for people having laparoscopic (keyhole) colon or rectal surgery. The goal is to see if adding a back muscle block to the standard abdominal wall block provides better pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective (not emergency) laparoscopic or robotic colon or rectal surgery.
- You have an ASA physical status of I, II, or III (generally healthy to moderate health concerns).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, infection at the injection site, or allergy to numbing medicines.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or less.
- You are not currently taking strong pain medicines (opioids) for chronic pain.
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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