NCT00492453

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess whether spinal anesthesia is or not superior to the standard general anesthesia for fit patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2004

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2004

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 26, 2007

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 27, 2007

Completed
3.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

January 14, 2010

Status Verified

June 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

6 years

First QC Date

June 26, 2007

Last Update Submit

January 13, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • postoperative pain

    24hrs

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • complications

    30 days

  • hospital stay

    time from intervention to discharge

  • patient satisfaction

    within 2 weeks from intervention

Study Arms (2)

1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia

Procedure: laparoscopic cholecystectomy

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia

Procedure: laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Interventions

elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy using CO2 pneumoperitoneum under different methods of anesthesia

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Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • ASA I, II
  • BMI\< 30
  • normal coagulation profile

You may not qualify if:

  • acute cholecystitis / cholangitis / pancreatitis
  • previous open surgery in the upper abdomen
  • contraindication for pneumoperitoneum
  • contraindication for spinal anesthesia (ie spinal deformity)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Hospital of Larissa

Larissa, Thessaly, 411 10, Greece

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

  • Tzovaras G, Fafoulakis F, Pratsas K, Georgopoulou S, Stamatiou G, Hatzitheofilou C. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia: a pilot study. Surg Endosc. 2006 Apr;20(4):580-2. doi: 10.1007/s00464-005-0405-1. Epub 2006 Jan 25.

    PMID: 16437265BACKGROUND
  • Tzovaras G, Fafoulakis F, Pratsas K, Georgopoulou S, Stamatiou G, Hatzitheofilou C. Spinal vs general anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: interim analysis of a controlled randomized trial. Arch Surg. 2008 May;143(5):497-501. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.143.5.497.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative

Interventions

Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CholecystectomyBiliary Tract Surgical ProceduresDigestive System Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, OperativeLaparoscopyEndoscopyMinimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Study Officials

  • Constantine Hatzitheofilou, MD

    University of Thessaly, School of Medicine

    STUDY CHAIR
  • George Tzovaras, MD

    University of Thessaly, School of Medicine

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Frank Fafoulakis, MD

    University Hospital of Larissa

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

George Tzovaras, MD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2007

First Posted

June 27, 2007

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Primary Completion

September 1, 2010

Study Completion

September 1, 2010

Last Updated

January 14, 2010

Record last verified: 2008-06

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