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Interest of the Nefopam and PCA Morphine Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Colon Surgery

Interest of the Nefopam and PCA Morphine Combination for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Colon Surgery

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03619538
Acronym
NEFOPAM
Enrollment
80
Registered
2018-08-08
Start date
2007-06-01
Completion date
2007-06-25
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Colonic Neoplasms, Diverticulosis, Colonic

Brief summary

This study analyses interest of iv nefopam in combination with paracetamol after major abdominal surgery because the effect of morphine-sparing is discussed when combined these agents.

Interventions

DRUGNefopam

The nefopam group received 120 mg nefopam (Acupan, Pharmbio, France) by continuous iv infusion over the study period (48h)

OTHERsaline solution

The Control group received 120 mg placebo infusion (saline solution) by continuous iv infusion over the study period (48h).

Sponsors

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Adult patient with a score ASA between I and III * Patient scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery (by laparotomy) for cancer or diverticulosis * Patient that signed the consent form

Exclusion criteria

* \- Patient treated in emergency situation * Patient with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) * Patient that needs a surgery for restoration of continuity * Patient pregnant, breastfeeding, or during periods of genital activity using no contraception. * Patient with contraindications to nefopam, morphine, or paracetamol * Patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal or severe hepatic impairment * Patient under analgesics treatment * Patient who participated in a clinical study in the previous 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Estimate morphine consumptionover 48 hoursmg

Countries

France

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJacques RIPART, Dr

Nîmes University Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 23, 2026