A Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Postoperative Ileus in Participants Undergoing Radical Cystectomy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is being conducted to determine whether alvimopan can accelerate recovery of
gastrointestinal function following radical cystectomy when compared with a placebo.
Secondary objectives of the study are:
- to evaluate the effect of alvimopan on hospital length of stay
- to evaluate the effect of alvimopan on prespecified postoperative ileus (POI)-related
morbidities
- to evaluate the overall and cardiovascular safety of alvimopan