NCT01528722

Brief Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder via 'keyhole surgery') is a common procedure. This can be performed as an emergency operation when a patient has a complication of gall stones such as acute inflammation or pancreatitis. There are several trials which demonstrate that placing local anaesthetic inside the abdomen at the site of gall bladder surgery during a planned elective operation decreases post operative pain. This is the first trial to investigate the efficacy of this local anaesthetic during emergency cholecystectomy.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2009

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2010

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 4, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 8, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

February 8, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

February 4, 2012

Last Update Submit

February 7, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomyPain scoresIntraperitoneal local anaesthesiaCholecystitis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • VAS pain score

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • VRS pain score

  • Satisfaction score (VAS)

  • Physiological observations - respiratory rate, oxygen saturation

  • Analgesic use post operation

Study Arms (2)

Saline sham injection

SHAM COMPARATOR

Sham wash and injection with normal saline (09%)

Other: Normal saline

Bupivacaine

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Bupivacaine injection/wash treatment arm

Drug: Bupivacaine

Interventions

0.25% 20ml administered intraperitoneal

Also known as: Marcaine
Bupivacaine

sodium chloride 0.9% solution

Saline sham injection

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • patients undergoing emergency cholecystectomy for cholecystitis or gall stone pancreatitis

You may not qualify if:

  • patients undergoing planned elective cholecystectomy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Coventry, Warwickshire, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Roberts KJ, Gilmour J, Pande R, Hodson J, Lam FT, Khan S. Double-blind randomized sham controlled trial of intraperitoneal bupivacaine during emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int. 2013 Jun;12(3):310-6. doi: 10.1016/s1499-3872(13)60049-1.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cholecystitis

Interventions

BupivacaineSaline Solution

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gallbladder DiseasesBiliary Tract DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesCrystalloid SolutionsIsotonic SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Mr

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2012

First Posted

February 8, 2012

Study Start

January 1, 2009

Primary Completion

January 1, 2010

Study Completion

January 1, 2010

Last Updated

February 8, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

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