Using spinal anesthesia to improve recovery after prostate surgery
Spinal Anesthesia as an Adjunct to General Anesthesia for Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy - a Randomised Placebo- Controlled Trial
This study tests if using spinal anesthesia along with general anesthesia can help men recover faster and feel less pain after prostate surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University Hospital of North Norway Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tromso) |
| Trial ID | NCT06860893 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia as an adjunct to general anesthesia in patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either an intrathecal injection of bupivacaine and morphine or a placebo treatment. The study aims to determine if spinal anesthesia can lead to faster recovery times and reduced postoperative pain. The trial employs a double-blind, placebo-controlled design to ensure unbiased results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with prostate cancer who are scheduled for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Not a fit: Patients with benign prostate disease will not benefit from this study as they do not meet the inclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and enhance recovery for patients undergoing prostate cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with spinal anesthesia in similar surgical contexts, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Prostate cancer Exclusion Criteria: * Benign prostate disease
Where this trial is running
Tromso
- University Hospital of North Norway — Tromso, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lars M Ytrebø, MD PhD
- Email: lars.marius.ytrebo@unn.no
- Phone: +47 90788058
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.