A Comparison of PR Oxycodone/Naloxone and PR Oxycodone After Cardiac Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of the study is to describe the effects of oxycodone/naloxone combination in
comparison to oxycodone for the treatment of postoperative pain in patients undergoing
cardiac surgery. The hypothesis is that the duration of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction and
the need of laxatives will decrease.