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The Efficacy and Safety of Multimodal Analgesia in Children and Adolescents After the Ravitch Procedure and Thoracotomy - a Prospective Randomized Study
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ropivacaine/Fentanyl and Bupivacaine/Fentanyl for Pain, Postoperative and Surgery, Thoracic. Completed, enrolled 94 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study was performed in patients aged 6-18 years after the Ravitch procedure and thoracotomy. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pain control provided by the multimodal approach that involves the continuous infusion ropivacaine with fentanyl vs. bupivacaine with fentanyl through thoracic epidural catheter. Secondary aims were to identify the determinants of acute post-operative pain at rest, during deep breathing and coughing.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Ropivacaine 0.2% with Fentanyl 5 µg/ml; flow rate of 0.1 ml/kg/hr
Bupivacaine 0.125% with Fentanyl 5 µg/ml; flow rate of 0.1 ml/kg/hr