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The aim of the study is to evaluate the safety, the potential beneficial effect of epidural anesthesia on pancreatic perfusion and clinical outcome of patients with severe acute pancreatitis.


Clinical Trial Description

High mortality in severe acute pancreatitis (AP) is linked to necrosis of the gland. Animal studies showed that epidural anesthesia (EA) restores pancreatic microcirculation and decreases the severity of AP. The aim of the study is to evaluate the safety of EA, its effect on pancreatic perfusion and clinical outcome of patients with AP. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT01607996
Study type Interventional
Source University Hospital, Geneva
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 1
Start date July 2005
Completion date November 2011

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