An investigation into the analgesic effects of Apotel and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on post-operative pain management of patients with knee replacement

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Knee joint replacement.; Internal derangement of knee, unspecified; M23.9

• Registration Number: IRCT20141209020258N127
• Lead Sponsor: Arak University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 88

Inclusion Criteria

People aged 20 to 80 with normal preoperative mobility

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with neuropathic pain or sensory impairment in the case of surgery
History of previous knee surgery
Sensitivity to medications
Body mass index more than 40
No underlying disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: At recovery time, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual analogue pain questionnaire.;Amount of narcotic drug used. Timepoint: During 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: milligram.;Mean arterial blood pressure. Timepoint: First and in recovery. Method of measurement: Barometer.;Mean heart rate. Timepoint: First and in recovery. Method of measurement: Count.;Oxygen saturation percentage. Timepoint: First and in recovery. Method of measurement: Pulse Oximeter.