A Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Postoperative Ileus in Participants Undergoing Radical Cystectomy

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

Timeline

Start

2009-03

Primary completion

2012-01

Completion

2012-01

Publications

• Lee CT, Chang SS, Kamat AM, Amiel G, Beard TL, Fergany A, Karnes RJ, Kurz A, Menon V, Sexton WJ, Slaton JW, Svatek RS, Wilson SS, Techner L, Bihrle R, Steinberg GD, Koch M. Alvimopan accelerates gastrointestinal recovery after radical cystectomy: a multicenter randomized placebo-controlled trial. Eur Urol. 2014 Aug;66(2):265-72. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.02.036. Epub 2014 Feb 26.

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