The Influence of the Post-operative Ingestion of an Ice-lolly on Pain, Analgesic Consumption and Nausea and Vomiting

Completed

• Conditions: Postoperatieve pijn en misselijkheid; postoperative nausea and vomiting; Postoperative pain

• Registration Number: NL-OMON41791
• Lead Sponsor: eids Universitair Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

- either sex
- ASA 1-3
- age 18-75
- planned to undergo elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Pain scores > 3 (on a 11-point numerical rating scale, NRS) reported for most of the day during the past month;
(2) Regular use of analgesics for any purpose, including SNRIs, gabapentinoids, COX inhibitors or NSAIDs during the previous month;
(3) The presence of any chronic pain disorder;
(4) The presence of swallowing problems;
(5) Inability to give informed consent;
(6) Inability to communicate with the investigators;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>After surgery, we will record acute pain intensity levels (using a numerical<br /><br>rating scale ranging from 0 to 10; 0 = no pain, 10 = most pain imaginable) and<br /><br>analgesic consumption during the first 24 hours. Furthermore the presence of<br /><br>PONV will be monitored as well as the need for anti-emetic medication.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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