NCT00891540

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare systematic local infiltration with Ropivacaine 0.5 % versus Ropivacaine 0.2 % versus Placebo in patients undergoing elective caesarean section. The hypothesis is that systemic local infiltration will reduce pain and postoperative opioid consumption.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 30, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2009

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

June 23, 2011

Status Verified

April 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

April 30, 2009

Last Update Submit

June 22, 2011

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Postoperative pain

    24 hours

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)

    24 hours

Study Arms (3)

1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Local infiltration with Ropivacaine

Drug: Ropivacaine

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Local infiltration with Ropivacaine

Drug: Ropivacaine

3

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Local infiltration with NaCl

Drug: placebo

Interventions

Ropivacaine 0.5%

1

Isotonic NaCl

3

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • eligible for elective caesarean section
  • able to speak and understand Danish
  • able to give informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • alcohol or medical abuse
  • allergies to local anesthetics
  • age \< 18 years
  • intolerance to opioids

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hvidovre University Hospital

Copenhagen, Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, PostoperativePostoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Interventions

Ropivacaine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsNauseaSigns and Symptoms, DigestiveVomiting

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAmines

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 30, 2009

First Posted

May 1, 2009

Study Start

July 1, 2009

Primary Completion

May 1, 2010

Study Completion

May 1, 2010

Last Updated

June 23, 2011

Record last verified: 2009-04

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