A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of pregabalin versus lignocaine for attenuating the intubation response in hypertensive patients.
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Hypertension
- Registration Number
- SLCTR/2018/032
- Lead Sponsor
- Vinayaka Missions Medical College
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
1. Males and females under the age limit of 60 years
2. Undergoing elective surgery requiring general anaesthesia
3. Hypertensive patients on antihypertensive medications with BP (blood pressure) less than or equal to 160/90 mmHg
Exclusion Criteria
1. Uncontrolled hypertension defined as blood pressure above 160/90 mmHg
2. Significant cardiorespiratory illness such as IHD, left heart failure, severe COPD and cor pulmonale
3. Psychiatric medication including sedative intake (Tricyclic antidepressants, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method