NCT02566226

Brief Summary

Intrathecal morphine is commonly used as an analgesic adjunct for hip arthroplasty performed under spinal anaesthesia. Sleep apnea syndrome is a condition that affects up to 10% of the patients. Effect of intrathecal hydrophilic opioids on the frequency and duration of apneic episodes is unknown. The objective of this randomised controlled trial is to investigate the effect of intrathecal morphine and surgery on apneic episodes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2015

Typical duration for phase_4

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 28, 2015

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 2, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2015

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

November 4, 2019

Status Verified

November 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

September 28, 2015

Last Update Submit

November 1, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • apnea hypopnea index while lying supine

    postoperative night 0

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • apnea hypopnea index while lying in another position than supine

    postoperative night 0

  • mean pulse oxymetry

    postoperative night 0

  • STOP-BANG questionnaire

    24 h before surgery

  • Berlin questionnaire

    24 h before surgery

  • Epworth questionnaire

    24 h before surgery

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Bupivacaine with normal saline

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Bupivacaine with normal saline

Bupivacaine with intrathecal morphine

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Drug: Bupivacaine with intrathecal morphine

Interventions

Isobaric bupivacaine 15 mg + normal saline 0.5 cc

Bupivacaine with normal saline

Isobaric bupivacaine 15 mg + intrathecal morphine 100 mcg

Bupivacaine with intrathecal morphine

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • physical status I - III
  • patients scheduled to undergo hip arthroplasty

You may not qualify if:

  • planned surgical duration more than 3 hours
  • contraindication to spinal anaesthesia
  • severe respiratory disease
  • patient known and treated for sleep apnea syndrome

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Lausanne University Hospital

Lausanne, Switzerland

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Albrecht E, Wegrzyn J, Rossel JB, Bayon V, Heinzer R. Impact of spinal versus general anaesthesia on perioperative obstructive sleep apnoea severity in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty: a post hoc analysis of two randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth. 2024 Aug;133(2):416-423. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.04.051. Epub 2024 Jun 10.

  • Albrecht E, Bayon V, Hirotsu C, Al Ja'bari A, Heinzer R. Intrathecal morphine and sleep apnoea severity in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty: a randomised, controlled, triple-blinded trial. Br J Anaesth. 2020 Nov;125(5):811-817. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.07.052. Epub 2020 Sep 6.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sleep Apnea Syndromes

Interventions

BupivacaineSaline Solution

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ApneaRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesCrystalloid SolutionsIsotonic SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Officials

  • Eric Albrecht, MD

    University of Lausanne Hospitals

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Program Director, Regional Anaesthesia

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 28, 2015

First Posted

October 2, 2015

Study Start

November 1, 2015

Primary Completion

March 1, 2019

Study Completion

March 1, 2019

Last Updated

November 4, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-11

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