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Effect of Pregabalin Administration on Catheter- Related Bladder Discomfort in Urological Surgical Operations

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Pregabalin on Catheter Related Bladder Discomfort
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03229668
Lead Sponsor
Saint Savvas Anticancer Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of pregabalin administration on catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD). The study group includes patients that are about to be subjected to urological operations because of the high incidence of CRBD observed in this kind of surgical population.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
78
Inclusion Criteria
  • All patients about to be subjected to urinary operations
  • Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Preoperative urinary bladder/kidney dysfunction as a result of spinal cord pathology
  • History of overactive ((urinary frequency>3 times at night and >8 times in 24 hours), neurogenic bladder
  • End stage renal failure
  • Central nervous system dysfunction
  • Mental illness/ substance abuse
  • Sensitivity to pregabalin
  • Preoperative administration of pregabalin for other indications
  • Recent bladder catheterization <3 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group IPlacebo oral capsuleAdministration of a placebo capsule 1 hour prior to the surgical operation
Group IIPregabalin Oral Capsule [Lyrica] 75mgAdministration of 75mg of pregabalin 1 hour prior to the surgical operation
Group IIIPregabalin Oral Capsule [Lyrica] 150 mgAdministration of 150mg of pregabalin 1 hour prior to the surgical operation
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of postsurgical catheter-related bladder discomfort after preoperative pregabalin administrationChange from preoperative status to postoperative one at 0, 1, 2, 6, 24 hours postoperatively

Assessment of discomfort will be made by a scale of four (1=no discomfort, 2=mild discomfort reported on questioning only, 3=moderate discomfort, urge to pass urine reported by the patient without questioning, 4= severe discomfort, urge to pass urine accompanied by behavioral responses, such as flailing limbs, strong vocal responses or attempts to pull the catheter out)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative pain assessed by NPRS scale (Numeric Pain Rating Scale)Total amount of analgesics in morphine analogues administered in the first 24 hours postoperatively

The goal is to achieve pain scores\<3 as these are assessed by the NPRS scale. In order to achieve that we will record the total amount of milligrams of analogues of morphine administered in the first 24 hours postoperatively

Assessment of postoperative sedationIn the operating theatre immediately after patient's extubation

The Ramsay Sedation Scale is used to measure different levels of sedation in medical patients (1=Patient is anxious and agitated or restless, or both 2=Patient is co-operative, oriented, and tranquil, 3=Patient responds to commands only, 4=Patient exhibits brisk response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus, 5=Patient exhibits a sluggish response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus, 6=Patient exhibits no response)

Adverse effects of the drugAll adverse effects observed in the first 24 hours postoperatively

Postoperative nausea and vomiting, confusion, vertigo, blurred vision, dry mouth,sedation, dizziness

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Anticancer Hospital of Athens "Saint Savvas"

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Athens, Greece

University of Thessaly, Medical School

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Volos, Greece

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