Overview

Opioid Induced Bowel Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-12-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
In the present study, the primary aim was to evaluate if oxycodone-naloxone combination compared to oxycodone reduced opioid induced constipation in patients with or without chronic opioid treatment undergoing spine surgery.
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Kuopio University Hospital
Treatments:
Analgesics, Opioid
Naloxone
Oxycodone
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- BMI 17 - 35 kg/m2

- elective spine surgery

- informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

- allergy to the used drugs

- other contraindication to oxycodone medication

- no informed consent