Comparision of epidural versus parental analgesia after colorectal surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN48277388

Enrollment

297

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2002-03-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Surgery: Colorectal Surgery

Interventions

Randomised controlled trial comparing 1. Morphine in a drip 2. Morphine in a drip plus ketamine infusion 3. Epidural analgesia in the spine Currently pain relief is provided by the patient having a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 297 Samples are required. Normal post-operative analgesic requirements with some patients requiring ketamine. Input from pain management team.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The patient will receive one of three pain control regimes: 1. Morphine in a drip 2. Morphine in a drip plus ketamine infusion 3. Epidural analgesia in their back (spine). The study is to compare the quality and quantity of pain relief, side effects and satisfaction with different drugs and methods of delivery.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026