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Cervical Spine DegenerationNCT03955705

Analgesic Effectiveness of Nefopam in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

A study testing Nefopam 20 mg/ml and Normal saline in people with Cervical Spine Degeneration, run by Mahidol University at 1 site in Thailand.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Nefopam is a benzoxazocine derivative which is non-opioid and non NSAIDs. The previous studies showed that nefopam can inhibit reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Cervical Spine Degeneration
What is being tested?
Nefopam 20 mg/ml and Normal saline
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
15 May 2019to 31 May 2021
Phase
Interventional
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 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with cervical spondylosis or cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing elective anterior cervical spine surgery such as ACDF or anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF)
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I-III
  • Age 18-75 years old
  • Body weight > 50 kg, BMI < 30 kg/m2

Who cannot join

  • Convulsion or seizure
  • Myocardial ischemia or infarction
  • Risk of urinary retention from urethral disease or prostate disease
  • Angle closure glaucoma
  • Patients on monoamine oxidase inhibitor
  • Psychiatric patients
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  • Pregnant or lactated woman
  • Creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min
  • Allergic to nefopam
  • Patients on pregabaline or gabapentin
  • Poorly controlled hypertension
  • Cannot understand or do the questionnaire of Thai version of Neuropathic pain symptom inventory (NPSI-T) score

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Thailand1 site
  • Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University

    Bangkok, 10700

Other trials in Thailand

About this study

Nefopam is a benzoxazocine derivative which is non-opioid and non NSAIDs. The previous studies showed that nefopam can inhibit reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. It has no respiratory depression so may be useful in potential airway compromized surgery like anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This study aims to study the analgesic properties of nefopam after ACDF.

Read the detailed description

The investigators enroll 50 patient who admitted for ACDF. Standard general anesthesia will be performed in all of the patients. Then, an hour before finishing operation, the patients will be divided into two groups. The first group will receive Nefopam 20 mg infuse for 60 min. The another group or group NSS will receive the same amount of 0.9% sodium chloride. The recorded data include patient demographic data, intraoperative blood loss, hemodynamics and pre and postoperative pain scores and Thai version of the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI-T score).

Being tested
Nefopam 20 mg/ml, Normal saline

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Nefopam 20 mg/mlDrug

    Also called Acupan

    Nefopam is a benzoxazocine derivative which is non-opioid and non NSAIDs. The previous studies showed that nefopam can inhibit reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.

  • Normal salineDrug

    Also called 0.9% NaCl or NSS

    0.9% Sodium chloride (normal saline or NSS)

Study groups in NCT03955705
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NefopamExperimentalNefopam: 20 mg (infuse at least 15 minutes) every 4-6 hours, max 120 mg/day
Receives: Drug: Nefopam 20 mg/ml
Normal saline solutionPlacebo comparatorNormal saline or 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl) or NSS
Receives: Drug: Normal saline

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Total morphine consumption

    Intravenous morphine was given to all by patient controlled analgesia (PCA) machine. The higher morphine consumption reflects higher postoperative pain.

    Measured: 24 hours

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. The change in Thai version of the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI-T score)

    Changes in NPSI-T (minimum 0- maximum 100) period by recording NPSI-T at preoperative period, compared with postoperative day 1, 3, 15,30. The total score is 100, the higher scores reflect higher neuropathic pain

    Measured: 30 days

  2. The change in pain scores

    Changes in pain scores (minimum 0- maximum 10) at different time point 0 (upon arrival to recovery room), postoperative at 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72 hours. The higher scores reflect higher pain.

    Measured: 72 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 May 2019
  2. Study start15 May 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Apr 2021 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 May 2021 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03955705
Sponsor's protocol ID
Si204/2019
Status last verified
Sep 2020
First submitted
7 May 2019
Last updated
4 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Rao R. Neck pain, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical myelopathy: pathophysiology, natural history, and clinical evaluation. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Oct;84(10):1872-81. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200210000-00021. No abstract available.

    PubMed 12377921
  • Dordoni PL, Della Ventura M, Stefanelli A, Iannace E, Paparella P, Rocca B, Accorra F. Effect of ketorolac, ketoprofen and nefopam on platelet function. Anaesthesia. 1994 Dec;49(12):1046-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb04352.x.

    PubMed 7864317
  • Sunshine A, Laska E. Nefopam and morphine in man. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1975 Nov;18(5 Pt 1):530-4. doi: 10.1002/cpt1975185part1530.

    PubMed 1102231
  • Kim KH, Abdi S. Rediscovery of nefopam for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Korean J Pain. 2014 Apr;27(2):103-11. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2014.27.2.103. Epub 2014 Mar 28.

    PubMed 24748937
  • Martinez V, Beloeil H, Marret E, Fletcher D, Ravaud P, Trinquart L. Non-opioid analgesics in adults after major surgery: systematic review with network meta-analysis of randomized trials. Br J Anaesth. 2017 Jan;118(1):22-31. doi: 10.1093/bja/aew391.

    PubMed 28039239

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Nefopam 20 mg/ml and Normal saline in people with Cervical Spine Degeneration, run by Mahidol University at 1 site in Thailand.

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 4 inclusion and 12 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Sep 2020. 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 Thailand. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Total morphine consumption (time frame: 24 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03955705, which also lists 5 linked publications.

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 4 Sep 2020.

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