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Prophylaxy of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery

Not Applicable
Conditions
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative Complications
Interventions
Drug: Group A - gabapentin 600 mg
Drug: Group B - pregabalin
Drug: Group C - placebo
Registration Number
NCT03202459
Lead Sponsor
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Brief Summary

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most commonly reported adverse effects of anesthesia. The general incidence of vomiting is approximately 30%, nausea at 50% and the PONV rate can go up to 80% in high-risk patients without prophylaxis. Prevention of these episodes in high-risk patients improves satisfaction and well-being rates. Therefore, it becomes important the adequate control of PONV, aiming at the satisfaction of the patient with the procedure, lower costs for the health system as well as reduction of complications in the postoperative period. This study aims to evaluate the association of gabapentin or pregabalin with dexamethasone in reducing the incidence of PONV in high-risk patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries in the first 48 hours postoperatively as well as to assess side effects.

Detailed Description

The study included 60 patients at high risk for PONV (Apfel-score 0, I, II, III and IV) scheduled for elective laparoscopic surgeries at the Central Surgical Center of Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia in São Paulo. Inclusion criteria will be ASA I or II of either sex, in the age range of 18 to 70 years. In this study, the recruited patients will be allocated randomly into three groups. The group A will receive oral 600 mg gabapentin 2 h before surgery. The group B will receive oral 150 mg pregabalin 2 h before surgery. The Group C will receive oral placebo 2 h before surgery and ondansetron 8mg intravenous at the end of the surgery. This study is "double-blind", in which neither the doctor nor the patient knows what medicine is being given.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures
  • Apfel Score 0, I, II, III and IV
  • ASA I / II
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with surgery converted to open before thirty minutes of surgery
  • Patients who were exposed previously to gabapentin or pregabalin Patients who have allergy to any medicine used in the study
  • Patient who have to any cognitive impairment
  • Illiterate patients
  • Patients who refuse to participate in the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Active Comparator: Group A - gabapentinGroup A - gabapentin 600 mgThe patient will receive oral 600 mg gabapentin 2 h before surgery
Active Comparator: Group B - pregabalinGroup B - pregabalinThe patient will receive oral pregabalin 150 mg 2 h before surgery
Placebo Comparator: Group C - placeboGroup C - placeboThe patient will receive oral placebo 2 h before surgery and ondansetron 8mg intravenous at the end of the surgery
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative Nausea or vomiting M1212 hours

The occurrence of postoperative nausea or vomiting, reported by the patient or witnessed by a healthcare provider during the first 12 hours after surgery

Postoperative Nausea or vomiting M4848 hours

The occurrence of postoperative nausea or vomiting, reported by the patient or witnessed by a healthcare provider during the first 48 hours after surgery

Postoperative Nausea or vomiting M2424 hours

The occurrence of postoperative nausea or vomiting, reported by the patient or witnessed by a healthcare provider during the first 24 hours after surgery

Postoperative Nausea or vomiting M01 hours

The occurrence of postoperative nausea or vomiting, in the recovery room, during the first hour after surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient demographic dataBefore surgery

With a questionnaire will be studied the variables: age, sex, weight, height, BMI

Duration of postoperative anesthesia stayFirst hours after surgery

Time to postoperative anesthesia care unit discharge alive (hours)

Amount of medicationDuring the first 30 days after surgery

Reported by a healthcare provider

Postoperative complicationsDuring the first 30 days after surgery

Postoperative complications after surgery

Degree of patient satisfactionBefore discharge

The patient's overall satisfaction will be assessed using point scales (very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, very dissatisfied)

The length of stay in hospitalFrom end of surgery until hospital discharge or 30 days after surgery

Time of stay in hospital

Time to request the first medication for nausea and vomitingFirst hour after surgery

Reported by the patient or by a healthcare provider

Surgical DurationFirst hour after surgery

Time of surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo

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São Paulo, Brazil

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