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Efficacy of Pre-operative Oral Pregabalin in Ambulatory Inguinal Hernia Repair for Post Operative Pain

Phase 3
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Inguinal Hernia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01450345
Lead Sponsor
University of Malaya
Brief Summary

The study carry out is to determine whether the use of oral pregabalin premedication to assess the analgesic efficacy, opiod sparing, adverse effect and clinical value in post-operative pain management.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of inguinal hernia
  • Patient undergo operation under daycare basis
  • ASA I-II
  • Written consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • ASA > II
  • Allergic reaction against gabapentin and/or pregabalin
  • History of recurrent hernia repair.
  • Patient who has taken analgesia prior to the surgery
  • Liver failure
  • Renal failure
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pregabalin GroupPregabalinThe patient under Group P will be serving with 150 mg of oral Pregabalin 1 to 2 hours prior to induction.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Study is constructed to determine whether the use of oral pregabalin premedication to assess the analgesic efficacy for post operative pain at Alert, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 120 min, Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3.3 days

Efficacy: To compare the VAS score for pain after operation between the group at Alert, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 120 min, Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Opiod Sparing3 days

Total amount of rescue medication requires

Side effect of medication3 days

Severity of Post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) graded with mild, moderare and severe(Vomiting) Side effect of medication includes headache, giddiness, visual disturbance, and difficulty in walking.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Malaya

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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