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NCT00542542 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Evaluate the Use of Paravertebral Block in Reconstructive Breast Surgery

A Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
89
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00542542: Completed Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

NCT00542542 is a Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer that has completed, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 89 participants, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00542542, a Phase 3 study of Breast Cancer, has completed, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
89 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Primary Objective: To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased immediate post-operative pain compared with patients having only general anesthesia. Secondary Objectives: 1. To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased post-operative pain in the first 24 hours after surgery compared with patients having only general anesthesia. 2. To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased post-operative nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours as compared with patients having only general anesthesia. 3. To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in a decreased length of hospital stay compared with patients having only general anesthesia.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Midazolam
  • DRUG Propofol
  • DRUG Ropivacaine
  • DRUG Fentanyl
  • PROCEDURE Paravertebral Block

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • UT MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 89 participants
Start Date 2007-09
Est. Completion 2014-03
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00542542

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00542542 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 89 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Midazolam is the first listed.

NCT00542542 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00542542 about?

NCT00542542 is a clinical study titled "Evaluate the Use of Paravertebral Block in Reconstructive Breast Surgery". Primary Objective: To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased immediate post-operative pain compared with patients having only general anesthesia. Secondary Objectives: 1. To determine whether the use ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00542542?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 89 participants. The study started on 2007-09. Estimated completion is 2014-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00542542 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00542542?

The interventions under investigation include: Midazolam (DRUG), Propofol (DRUG), Ropivacaine (DRUG), Fentanyl (DRUG), Paravertebral Block (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00542542?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00542542 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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