Local Infiltration Analgesia With Ropivacaine in Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse:a Randomized, Double-Blind Study

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2009-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare systematic local infiltration with ropivacaine or placebo in patients undergoing repair of posterior vaginal wall prolapse.

The hypothesis is that LIA technique is opioid-sparing and a better postoperative treatment.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital
• Treatments: Ropivacaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• eligible for elective repair of posterior vaginal wall prolapse

• able to speak and understand Danish

• able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• alcohol or medical abuse

• allergies to local anesthetics

• age < 18 yrs.

• intolerance to opioids