Post Operative PainNCT01718132
Reduction of Postoperative Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
An observational study of Post Operative Pain and Nausea and Vomiting, run by Triemli Hospital at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
Aim of this prospective study was to assess the quality of postoperative care in a postoperative anaesthesia care unit (PACU) using postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting as well as their reduction as quality markers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Post Operative Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- How many people
- 16,309 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Jan 2009to Jun 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: All patients that have been transferred to the postanesthesia care unit postoperatively
Who may be able to join
- All patients that have been transferred to the postanesthesia care unit postoperatively
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Aim of this prospective study was to assess the quality of postoperative care in a postoperative anaesthesia care unit (PACU) using postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting as well as their reduction as quality markers. So far, only sparse data related to this topic are available and there are currently no established quality markers of a PACU service.
- Conditions
- Post Operative Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- Keywords
- Quality of the anaesthetic care in a PACU, reduction of postoperative pain, reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting, quality markers
- Medical subject headings
- Pain, Postoperative, Nausea, Vomiting
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| postoperative patients | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain
Secondary outcomes (1)
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2009
- Primary completionJun 2011
- Study completionJun 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Post Operative PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 16,309 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Triemli Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Christoph K Hofer, Triemli Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01718132
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AWR-2012-STZ
- Other IDs
- KEK-StV-Nr. 47/12
- Status last verified
- Oct 2012
- First submitted
- 27 Oct 2012
- Last updated
- 31 Oct 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Oct 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Reduction of Postoperative Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01718132
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AWR-2012-STZ
- Conditions
- Post Operative Pain, Nausea and Vomiting
- Keywords
- Quality of the anaesthetic care in a PACU, reduction of postoperative pain, reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting, quality markers
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16,309 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Triemli HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2009
- Primary completion
- Jun 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Aim of this prospective study was to assess the quality of postoperative care in a postoperative anaesthesia care unit (PACU) using postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting as well as their reduction as quality markers. So far, only sparse data related to this topic are available and there are currently no established quality markers of a PACU service.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| postoperative patients | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All patients that have been transferred to the postanesthesia care unit postoperatively
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients that have been transferred to the postanesthesia care unit postoperatively
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Pain
1 secondary outcome
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Oct 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Post Operative Pain and Nausea and Vomiting, run by Triemli Hospital at 1 site in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Oct 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Oct 2012.