Intrathecal Morphine Versus Intravenous Methadone for Postoperative Analgesia Following Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection. (NCT06593665)
Randomized Prospective Study Comparing Intrathecal Morphine vs Intravenous Methadone for Postoperative Analgesia Following Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This randomization study is to compare both intrathecal morphine and intravenous methadone, which are both standard of care, for pain management in patients undergoing retroperitoneal lymph node dissections for primary testicular cancer. Investigators plan to compare their analgesic effectiveness at different postoperative time intervals.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Indiana Univeristy — Indianapolis, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Indiana Univeristy — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Indiana University Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (317) 948-9804
Email: lychrist@iu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.