Perioperative Rectal Methadone in Spine Surgery

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Spinal Surgery Post-operative Care Post-operative Pain Management
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Unity Health Toronto · Other
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About This Trial
Patients undergoing spinal surgery require pain control medication after their surgery. Investigators have successfully used intravenous Methadone to manage pain after surgery. However, doctors in Canada do not have the intravenous form of Methadone to prescribe to their patients. The investigators in Canada propose a pilot trial to investigate whether Methadone administered rectally could be used…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 to 65 years-old. 2. Elective spinal surgery with fusion of one or more sacral, lumbar, thoracic, and/or cervical levels 3. Capacity to provide informed consent 4. For participants of childbearing potential, use of contraception. Exclusion Criteria: 1. American Society of…
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Sergio Pereira, MD PhD

416-360-4000

Sergio.Pereira@unityhealth.to

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Janneth A Pazmino-Canizares, MSc

4168646060

Janneth.Pazmino-Canizares@unityhealth.to

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