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Randomized study comparing epidural anesthesia and pregabalin for perioperative pain control after thoracotomy

Randomized study comparing epidural anesthesia and pregabalin for perioperative pain control after thoracotomy - Randomized study comparing epidural anesthesia and pregabalin for perioperative pain control after thoracotomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000026336
Enrollment
96
Registered
2017-03-01
Start date
2014-01-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

patients undergoing thoracotomy requiring manipulation intercostals and ribs

Interventions

Epidural anesthesia group -Initial medication on the day of surgery: Oral administration of 400mg of celecoxib -Medication 6 hours after administering initial dose: Oral administration of 2

Sponsors

Teikyo University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients with PS 0 or 1 (ECOG) patients undergoing thoracotomy requiring manipulation intercostals and ribs patients with normal kidney function with creatinine clearance (Ccr, hereafter) >30ml/min patients who have signed the consent form to participate in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patients who are taking antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and/or opioids prior to surgery patients with serious complications (such as uncontrollable heart, lung, liver or kidney disease, and diabetes) patients with a history of angioedema female patients who are pregnant, nursing, or might be pregnant (voluntary) patients who are problematic in receiving epidural anesthesia (such as patients with spinal deformity and patients undergoing treatment with anticoagulants) patients considered unsuitable for the study by a primary physician

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain score (NRS) on the first postoperative day (1 POD NRS)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain score (NRS) on the third and fifth postoperative day (3, 5 POD NRS) Frequency of analgesic drug use for pain control Sleep disorder score on the first, third, and fifth postoperative day Occurrence rate and severity of adverse effects Time periods of anesthesia in preparation for and during surgery

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactNoriyuki Matsutani

Teikyo University School of Medicine Surgery

matsutan@med.teikyo-u.ac.jp+81-3-3964-1231

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026