To compare the two drugs - one applied on the skin and the other given in the vein - in post operative pain management in patients who underwent Laparoscpoic Appendicectomy

Phase 2

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: K358- Other and unspecified acute appendicitis

• Registration Number: CTRI/2024/02/062761
• Lead Sponsor: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 4 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy with 3 ports (two ports of 10mm at periumbilical region and Suprapubic region and one of 5mm at left iliac fossa)

2. Patients more than 18 years and equal to or less than 40 years

3. Patients with no comorbid condition

4. Patients who are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Laparoscopic converted to open procedure

2. Patients allergic to Diclofenac or any other NSAIDS

3. Difference in number and location of port sites

4. Patients less than 18 years and more than 40 years

5. Patients with comorbid conditions

6. Patients with appendicular mass/abscess/peritonitis

7. Patients with renal diseases

8. Patients with associated conditions like- pelvic abscess/collection, Meckel’s diverticulitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, any other pelvic condition.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Postoperative pain management for 1 dayTimepoint: 1 day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Post Operative pain management for 2-3 daysTimepoint: 2-3 days