Pain relief with ondansetron and lidocaine after abdominal cancer surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if rinsing the belly with ondansetron (a nausea medicine) and lidocaine (a numbing medicine) during surgery can reduce pain afterward. It is for people having major lower abdominal cancer surgery who are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for major lower abdominal cancer surgery.
- You are in good health overall (classified as ASA I or II).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 30.
- You do not have allergies to ondansetron or lidocaine.
- You have not used opioids (strong painkillers) or been addicted to drugs.
- You have not been taking benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety medicines) long-term.
- You do not have serious heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease, or a history of stroke or psychiatric illness.
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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