Sensory Function After Wound Instillation of Capsaicin
Information source: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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Condition(s) targeted: Primary Hyperalgesia
Intervention: Capsaicin (Drug)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Rigshospitalet, Denmark Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Henrik Kehlet, M.D, Ph. D., Study Director, Affiliation: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Summary
The use of capsaicin as a potential analgesic drug for postoperative pain relies on the
ability of capsaicin to induce membrane lysis of c-nerve fibers. In a previous randomized
placebo controled blinded study of this effect we found a significant effect of capsaicin
versus placebo. Before surgery all patients were examined by quantitative sensory testing to
evaluate sensory function. In this study an identical sensory testing will examine if
changes to the sensory function in capsaicin treated patients is identical to placebo
treated patients. No new intervention will be performed
Clinical Details
Official title: Cutaneous Sensory Function After Wound Instillation of Capsaicin During Groin Hernia Repair
Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Primary outcome: changes in sensory function before and 2 years after groin hernia repair in patients with and without capsaicin instillation, evaluated by quantitative sensory testing
Secondary outcome: Frequency of chronic pain
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Male.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary groin hernia planned to undergo Lichtenstein mesh repair
- Ability to use pain scales
- American Society of Anesthesiologist class I or II based upon medical history,
physical examination, and screening laboratory results
- Willing to take oral pain medication (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) for the first week
- Willing to fill out a diary for four weeks following surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
- A previous lower abdominal surgical procedure
- Bupivacaine, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or tramadol
- A medical condition likely to alter wound healing or pain ratings
- Systolic blood pressure greater than 150 or diastolic greater than 95 mm Hg
- Contraindication to general anesthesia
- Bilateral hernia repair
- A history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past two years
- Use of antihypertensive, antidepressant, or psychotropic drug that has not been
stable for 3 months
- Use of an investigational drug within 3 months or scheduled to receive an
investigational drug other than ALGRX 4975 during the study period.
Locations and Contacts
Hørshol Sygehus, Hørsholm 2970, Denmark
Additional Information
Starting date: January 2008
Last updated: January 29, 2008
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