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Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Paravertebral Block vs no Block in Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Sponsored by Mayo Clinic

About this trial

Last updated 2 years ago

Study ID

22-012297

Status

Recruiting

Type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18+ Years
All
All

Not accepting

Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers

Trial Timing

Ended 8 months ago

What is this trial about?

The purpose of this study is to compare intra and postoperative pain control between Paravertebral block vs no block in open pancreaticoduodenectomy. Length of stay, and complications will also be recorded. For this study the investigator plans to randomize to obtain objective data for clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes. Following surgery patients in both groups, data will be collected from the first 48 hours after surgery and at discharge.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Patients willing and have signed consent.

- Nonpregnant adults undergoing open pancreaticoduodenectomy via standard upper midline incision without contraindications to para vertebral block (PVB)

No

Exclusion Criteria

- Not able or unwilling to sign consent.

- Currently pregnant or lactating.

- Patients with chronic pain, requiring daily opiate use at time of surgery.

- Patients intolerant of opiates, NSAIDS, acetaminophen or local anesthetics.

Locations

Location

Status

Recruiting