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Laparoscopic Colorectal SurgeryPhase 4NCT06411665

Effect of Oliceridine Analgesia on Postoperative Nause and Vomiting

A Phase 4 study testing Oliceridine and Morphine in people with Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Analgesia, run by Peking University First Hospital at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is common after surgery and impede rapid recovery after surgery. Patients who undergo laparoscopic colorectal surgery are more likely to develop PONV due to the pneumoperitoneum, interruption of gastrointestinal system, delay of oral feeding, and nasogastric catheterization, as… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
What is being tested?
Oliceridine and Morphine
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
252 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
2 Jul 2024to 14 Apr 2025
Phase
Phase 4
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 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged between 18 and 80 years;
  • Scheduled to undergo elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery;
  • Required patient-controlled intravenous analgesia.

Who cannot join

  • Pregnancy.
  • Severe heart dysfunction (New York Heart Association functional classification 4), hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh grade C), renal insufficiency (serum creatinine of 442 μmol/L or above, or requirement of renal replacement therapy), or Amercian Society of Anesthesiologists classification IV or above.
  • Unable to complete preoperative assessment due to severe dementia or language barrier.
  • Other conditions that are considered unsuitable for study participation.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Dong-Xin Wang

    Beijing, 100034

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: Effect of Oliceridine Analgesia on Postoperative Nause and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized Trial

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is common after surgery and impede rapid recovery after surgery. Patients who undergo laparoscopic colorectal surgery are more likely to develop PONV due to the pneumoperitoneum, interruption of gastrointestinal system, delay of oral feeding, and nasogastric catheterization, as well as postoperative opioid analgesic requirement to control acute pain. Oliceridine is a novel selective μ-opioid agonist. It stimulates G protein signalling but is markedly less potent than morphine for β-arrestin recruitment; the latter contributes to opioid-related adverse events including PONV. It is postulated that G protein-biased agonists may deliver effective analgesia with fewer opioid-related adverse events. This randomized trial aimed to investigate whether oliceridine for patient-controlled analgesia can decrease the incidence of PONV in patients recovering from laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Read the detailed description

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common adverse event after surgery. A retrospective study found that PONV occurred in 14.4% of enrolled 106860 patients. The reported incidences in prospective studies varied between 25.5% to 33.3%. Certain types of laparoscopic surgery are associated with an increased risk of PONV, including bariatric surgery, gynecological surgery, and cholecystectomy. PONV can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, delay early ambulation, impede rapid recovery after surgery, decrease patients' satisfactory, and potentially prolong hospital stay and increase cost.

Opioids are commonly used during the perioperative period and are associated with increased PONV. Conventional opioids such as morphine and sufentanil activate both the G protein and β-arrestin pathways; the latter approach contributes to opioid-related PONV through multiple mechanisms, such as enhanced vestibular sensitivity, direct effects on the chemoreceptor trigger zone, and delayed gastric emptying. Oliceridine is a novel selective μ-opioid agonist. It stimulates G protein signalling but is markedly less potent than morphine for β-arrestin recruitment. It is therefore postulated that G protein-biased agonists may deliver effective analgesia with fewer opioid-related PONV.

Previous studies in patients with moderate-to-severe pain following orthopaedic surgery-bunionectomy or plastic surgery-abdominoplasty showed that oliceridine provided an excellent analgesic efficacy compared with morphine and placebo. The analgesic efficiency of 0.35 mg or 0.5 mg oliceridine was equal to 1 mg morphine. However, the rate of PONV was significantly lower in patients given oliceridine than in those given morphine. Patients who undergo laparoscopic colorectal surgery are more likely to develop PONV due to the pneumoperitoneum, interruption of gastrointestinal system, delay of oral feeding, and nasogastric catheterization, as well as postoperative opioid analgesia to control pain. Thus, selective μ-opioid agonist might be more suitable for postoperative analgesia for these patients.

This randomized trial aimed to investigate whether oliceridine compared with morphine for postoperative analgesia can decrease the incidence of PONV in patients after laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Being tested
Oliceridine, Morphine
Keywords
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery, Postoperative analgesia, Oliceridine, Morphine, Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Medical subject headings
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

What participants receive

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

  • OliceridineDrug

    Also called Oliceridine for injection

    Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with oliceridine for up to 3 days after surgery.

  • MorphineDrug

    Also called Morphine for injection

    Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with morphine for up to 3 days after surgery.

Study groups in NCT06411665
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Oliceridine groupExperimentalPatient-controlled analgesia pump is provided immediately after surgery. The pump is established with oliceridine 15 mg, diluted with normal saline to 100 ml, and programmed to deliver 2-ml boluses with a 10-min lockout interval and a background infusion rate at 1 ml/h. The pump will be used during the first 3 days after surgery.
Receives: Drug: Oliceridine
Morphine groupActive comparatorPatient-controlled analgesia pump is provided immediately after surgery. The pump is established with morphine 50 mg, diluted with normal saline to 100 ml, and programmed to deliver 2-ml boluses with a 10-min lockout interval and a background infusion rate at 1 ml/h. The pump will be used during the first 3 days after surgery.
Receives: Drug: Morphine

What is being measured

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

  1. The incidence of postoperative nause and vomiting (PONV) with 72 hours.

    Defined as the development of any nausea, retching, or vomiting within 72 h after surgery.

    Measured: Up to 72 hours after surgery.

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. The incidence of postoperative vomiting within 72 hours.

    Defined as the development of any retching or vomiting within 72 h after surgery.

    Measured: Up to 72 hours after surgery

  2. Area under curve of nausea intensity at predefined timepoints.

    Nausea intensity is assessed with the numeric rating scale, an 11-point scale where 0=no nausea and 10=the most severe nausea.

    Measured: Up to 72 hours after surgery

  3. Area under curve of pain intensity at rest at predefined timepoints.

    Pain intensity is assessed with the numeric rating scale, an 11-point scale where 0=no pain and 10=the worst pain.

    Measured: Up to 72 hours after surgery

  4. Area under curve of pain intensity with movement at predefined timepoints

    Pain intensity is assessed with the numeric rating scale, an 11-point scale where 0=no pain and 10=the worst pain.

    Measured: Up to 72 hours after surgery

  5. Quality of recovery at 24 hours and 72 hours after surgery.

    Quality of recovery (QoR) is assessed with the QOR-15 scale, a 15-item scale that provides a global measure of postoperative recovery, with a score ranging from 0 (extremely poor QoR) to 150 (excellent QoR).

    Measured: Up to 72 hours after surgery

  6. Time to first flatus after surgery.

    Time to first flatus after surgery.

    Measured: Up to 5 days after surgery.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 May 2024
  2. Study start2 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion14 Mar 2025
  4. Study completion14 Apr 2025

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 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
252 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06411665
Sponsor's protocol ID
2024-073
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
8 May 2024
Last updated
24 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kim JH, Cheon BR, Kim MG, Hwang SM, Lim SY, Lee JJ, Kwon YS. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Prediction: Machine Learning Insights from a Comprehensive Analysis of Perioperative Data. Bioengineering (Basel). 2023 Oct 1;10(10):1152. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering10101152.

    PubMed 37892882
  • Matsumoto A, Satomi S, Kakuta N, Narasaki S, Toyota Y, Miyoshi H, Horikawa YT, Saeki N, Tanaka K, Tsutsumi YM. Remimazolam's Effects on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Are Similar to Those of Propofol after Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 20;12(16):5402. doi: 10.3390/jcm12165402.

    PubMed 37629444
  • DREAMS Trial Collaborators and West Midlands Research Collaborative. Dexamethasone versus standard treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting in gastrointestinal surgery: randomised controlled trial (DREAMS Trial). BMJ. 2017 Apr 18;357:j1455. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j1455.

    PubMed 28420629
  • Song Y, Zhu J, Dong Z, Wang C, Xiao J, Yang W. Incidence and risk factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and its relationship with Helicobacter pylori: A propensity score matching analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Feb 22;14:1102017. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1102017. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 36909334
  • Myles PS, Williams DL, Hendrata M, Anderson H, Weeks AM. Patient satisfaction after anaesthesia and surgery: results of a prospective survey of 10,811 patients. Br J Anaesth. 2000 Jan;84(1):6-10. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bja.a013383.

    PubMed 10740539
  • Gustafsson UO, Scott MJ, Hubner M, Nygren J, Demartines N, Francis N, Rockall TA, Young-Fadok TM, Hill AG, Soop M, de Boer HD, Urman RD, Chang GJ, Fichera A, Kessler H, Grass F, Whang EE, Fawcett WJ, Carli F, Lobo DN, Rollins KE, Balfour A, Baldini G, Riedel B, Ljungqvist O. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(R)) Society Recommendations: 2018. World J Surg. 2019 Mar;43(3):659-695. doi: 10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y.

    PubMed 30426190
  • Suh S, Helm M, Kindel TL, Goldblatt MI, Gould JC, Higgins RM. The impact of nausea on post-operative outcomes in bariatric surgery patients. Surg Endosc. 2020 Jul;34(7):3085-3091. doi: 10.1007/s00464-019-07058-5. Epub 2019 Aug 6.

    PubMed 31388805
  • Habib AS, Chen YT, Taguchi A, Hu XH, Gan TJ. Postoperative nausea and vomiting following inpatient surgeries in a teaching hospital: a retrospective database analysis. Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Jun;22(6):1093-9. doi: 10.1185/030079906X104830.

    PubMed 16846542
  • Gan TJ, Belani KG, Bergese S, Chung F, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Jin Z, Kovac AL, Meyer TA, Urman RD, Apfel CC, Ayad S, Beagley L, Candiotti K, Englesakis M, Hedrick TL, Kranke P, Lee S, Lipman D, Minkowitz HS, Morton J, Philip BK. Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Anesth Analg. 2020 Aug;131(2):411-448. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004833.

    PubMed 32467512
  • Mauermann E, Clamer D, Ruppen W, Bandschapp O. Association between intra-operative fentanyl dosing and postoperative nausea/vomiting and pain: A prospective cohort study. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2019 Nov;36(11):871-880. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001081.

    PubMed 31567573
  • Zhang R, Zhang WX, Ma XR, Feng Y. Intraoperative Sufentanil Consumption and the Risk of Postoperative Nausea and/or Vomiting: A Retrospective Observational Study. Pain Ther. 2023 Oct;12(5):1271-1281. doi: 10.1007/s40122-023-00546-6. Epub 2023 Aug 9.

    PubMed 37556070
  • Smith HS, Laufer A. Opioid induced nausea and vomiting. Eur J Pharmacol. 2014 Jan 5;722:67-78. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.09.074. Epub 2013 Oct 21.

    PubMed 24157979
  • DeWire SM, Yamashita DS, Rominger DH, Liu G, Cowan CL, Graczyk TM, Chen XT, Pitis PM, Gotchev D, Yuan C, Koblish M, Lark MW, Violin JD. A G protein-biased ligand at the mu-opioid receptor is potently analgesic with reduced gastrointestinal and respiratory dysfunction compared with morphine. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2013 Mar;344(3):708-17. doi: 10.1124/jpet.112.201616. Epub 2013 Jan 8.

    PubMed 23300227
  • Markham A. Oliceridine: First Approval. Drugs. 2020 Nov;80(16):1739-1744. doi: 10.1007/s40265-020-01414-9.

    PubMed 33025536
  • Singla NK, Skobieranda F, Soergel DG, Salamea M, Burt DA, Demitrack MA, Viscusi ER. APOLLO-2: A Randomized, Placebo and Active-Controlled Phase III Study Investigating Oliceridine (TRV130), a G Protein-Biased Ligand at the mu-Opioid Receptor, for Management of Moderate to Severe Acute Pain Following Abdominoplasty. Pain Pract. 2019 Sep;19(7):715-731. doi: 10.1111/papr.12801. Epub 2019 Jun 24.

    PubMed 31162798

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Oliceridine and Morphine in people with Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Analgesia, run by Peking University First Hospital at 1 site in China.

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 3 inclusion and 4 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 24 Jun 2026. 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 China. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

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?

The incidence of postoperative nause and vomiting (PONV) with 72 hours. (time frame: Up to 72 hours after surgery.). 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 NCT06411665, which also lists 19 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 24 Jun 2026.

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