Using a Nociception Monitor to Guide Pain Management in Robot-Assisted Colorectal Surgery
Influence of Nociception Level Monitor (NOL) Guided Analgesic Delivery on the Perioperative Course, Quality of Recovery and Hospital Stay in Robot-assisted Colorectal Surgery
This study is testing if using a special pain monitor during robot-assisted colorectal surgery can help doctors give the right amount of pain relief to improve recovery and reduce hospital stays.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Southern Denmark Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aabenraa) |
| Trial ID | NCT05662371 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial investigates the use of a Nociception Level monitor (NOL) to guide the administration of analgesics during robot-assisted colorectal surgeries. The NOL monitor provides an objective score that reflects the patient's level of pain, potentially leading to more accurate dosing of pain relief medications. By comparing NOL-guided analgesic delivery to standard care, the study aims to assess its impact on postoperative pain management, recovery quality, and length of hospital stay. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by minimizing the risks associated with both under- and over-medication of analgesics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients classified as ASA III-IV who are scheduled for elective major robot-assisted colorectal surgeries.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those unable to provide informed consent, those undergoing non-elective procedures, or those requiring regional anesthesia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain management and faster recovery for patients undergoing robot-assisted surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with NOL monitoring in various surgical contexts, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anaesthesiologists score III-IV * Scheduled for elective major robot-assisted colorectal surgeries Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to give informed consent * planned spinal or epidural anaesthesia * all forms of regional anaesthesia, including wound infiltration * nonelective procedures * pregnancy or lactation * atrial fibrillation
Where this trial is running
Aabenraa
- Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Research Unit — Aabenraa, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas Strøm
- Email: thomas.strom@rsyd.dk
- Phone: +45 79 97 00 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.