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The Effect of Dexamethasone in Combination With Paracetamol and Ibuprofen on Postoperative Pain After Spine Surgery

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01953978
Lead Sponsor
Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Brief Summary

The analgesic effect of dexamethasone is not well described, but studies have shown that dexamethasone can be a safe part of a multimodal analgesic strategy after surgery. Our purpose is to investigate if dexamethasone in combination with paracetamol and ibuprofen has an increased analgesic effect compared to paracetamol and ibuprofen alone, on postoperative pain after spine surgery. Our hypothesis is that dexamethasone can reduce postoperative pain and reduce opioidconsumption and side effects compared to placebo.

Detailed Description

The analgesic effect of dexamethasone is not well described, but studies have shown that an intermediate dosis of dexamethasone (0.11-0.2 mg/kg) can be a safe part of a multimodal analgesic strategy after surgery. Dexamethasone has an opioid-sparing effect and reduces pain during rest and mobilisation. Our purpose is to investigate if dexamethasone in combination with paracetamol and ibuprofen has an increased analgesic effect compared to paracetamol and ibuprofen alone, on postoperative pain after herniated disk surgery. Our hypothesis is that dexamethasone can reduce postoperative pain and reduce opioidconsumption and side effects compared to placebo.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients undergoing lumbar disc surgery in general anaesthesia.
  • Patients who have given their written consent to participate and understand the contents of the protocol.
  • ASA 1-3.
  • BMI > 18 og < 40.
  • Fertile women need a negative HCG urine test.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who cannot cooperate to the study.
  • Patients who do not speak and/or understand Danish.
  • Fertile women with a positive HCG urine test.
  • Allergy to the drugs used in the trial.
  • Alcohol or medicine abuse, assessed by investigator.
  • Patients who have had spine surgery before.
  • Daily use of strong opioids (morphine, ketobemidone, oxynorm, methadone, fentanyl)
  • Daily oral steroid treatment.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
DexamethasoneParacetamol* Intravenous administration of dexamethasone 16 mg (concentration 4 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
PlaceboPlacebo* Intravenous administration of isotonic sodium chloride (concentration 9 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
DexamethasoneDexamethasone* Intravenous administration of dexamethasone 16 mg (concentration 4 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
DexamethasoneZofran* Intravenous administration of dexamethasone 16 mg (concentration 4 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
DexamethasoneMorphine* Intravenous administration of dexamethasone 16 mg (concentration 4 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
DexamethasoneIbuprofen* Intravenous administration of dexamethasone 16 mg (concentration 4 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
PlaceboMorphine* Intravenous administration of isotonic sodium chloride (concentration 9 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
PlaceboParacetamol* Intravenous administration of isotonic sodium chloride (concentration 9 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
PlaceboIbuprofen* Intravenous administration of isotonic sodium chloride (concentration 9 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
PlaceboZofran* Intravenous administration of isotonic sodium chloride (concentration 9 mg/ml, volume 4 ml) immediately after endotracheal intubation * Morphine. Patient controlled intravenous morphine (PCA-pump), bolus 2.5 mg, lock-out-time 10 minutes. Concentration : Morphin 1 mg/ml. * Zofran 4 mg iv in case of moderate to severe nausea, supplemented by Zofran 1 mg iv if needed * Tablet Paracetamol 1 g orally and tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg orally. Both 1 hour preoperatively and every 6 hours after extubation time during the first 48 hours.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Painscore during mobilization2-24 hours after extubation time.

Painscore during active mobilization (VAS scale) defined by a standarized movement from recumbent position to sitting on the bedside at time 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours, calculated as area under curve (AUC) from 2-24 hours after extubation time.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Morphine consumption0-24 hours after extubation time.

Total morphine consumption 0-24 hours after extubation time, administered as patient controlled analgesia (PCA, bolus 2.5 mg, lockout 10 minutes).

Incidence of vomiting0-2, 2-4, 4-8, 8-12, 12-24 and 24-48 hours after extubation time.

Total number of vomits 0-2, 2-4, 4-8, 8-12, 12-24 and 24-48 hours after extubation time.

Degree of sedation2, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 hours after extubation time.

Degree of sedation 2, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 hours after extubation time.

Painscore during rest2-24 hours after extubation time

Painscore during rest (VAS scale) at time 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours, calculated as area under curve (AUC) from 2-24 hours after extubation time.

Painscore during rest and mobilization48 hours after extubation time

Painscore during rest and during active mobilization (VAS scale) at time 48 hours after extubation time.

Zofran consumption0-24 and 24-48 hours after extubation time.

Consumption of Zofran (milligram) 0-24 and 24-48 hours after extubation time.

Degree of nausea2, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 hours after extubation time

Degree of nausea 2, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 hours after extubation time

Quality of sleep24 hours after extubation time.

Quality of sleep 24 hours after extubation time.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Glostrup University Hospital

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Glostrup, Denmark

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