Intrathecal Morphine Versus Epidural Analgesia for Open Colon Surgery

Effective pain management after abdominal surgery is essential for recovery. This study compares two pain relief methods-intrathecal morphine (a single spinal injection) and continuous epidural analgesia-for patients undergoing open colorectal cancer surgery. The investigators expect intrathecal morphine to provide equal pain relief at rest 24 hours after surgery, while epidural analgesia may be more effective during movement. By 48 to 72 hours, both methods should offer similar pain control. The epidural group may require fewer additional pain medications but could experience more side effec

Trial Details

NCT ID

NCT06935708

Phase

PHASE4

Sponsor

Meri Mirceta

Status

RECRUITING

Cancer Type

Colorectal Cancer

Interventions

• Intrathecal Morphine
• Epidural Analgesia

Locations (sample)

• Split, Croatia|43.50891,16.43915

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Male or female patients with colorectal carcinoma undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery aged 18-80 years, ASA classification I-III, Body Mass I…

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