A prospective randomised double-blinded comparison of 0.125% and 0.0625% bupivicaine for the management of postoperative pain in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.

ISRCTN ISRCTN45045119
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN45045119
Protocol serial number N0301111200
Sponsor Department of Health (UK)
Funder Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
20/02/2020
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Surgery
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Fiona Duncan
Scientific

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1253 300000
Email abc@123.com

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific title-
Study objectivesA comparison of two epidural infusion doses for post-operative pain relief and to explore the experience of patients who have undergone epidural pain management.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSigns and Symptoms: Post operative pain
InterventionRandomised controlled trial and telephone interviews for patient centered phase
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measure(s)

Pain relief response to therapy

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date30/05/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration86
Total final enrolment100
Key inclusion criteria86 patients undergoing major abdominal surgery nursed with epidural for postoperative pain relief, randomised to two groups
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not meet inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment31/05/2002
Date of final enrolment30/05/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/08/2005 Yes No
Other publications Duncan F., Haigh C., Cupitt J., Vernon P., Marshall J., Nield A. . "A prospective randomized pragmatic double-blinded 0.125% and 0.0625% bupivicaine for the management of pain after operation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery" Acute Pain, vol.7, No.2, pp.85-93 issn: 1366-0071 01/08/2005 Yes No
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

20/02/2020: The following changes have been made:
1. The publication status has been updated.
2. The total final enrolment number has been added from the 2005 reference.