The Efface of Ketamine vs. Magnesium Sulphate in the Management of Pain After Laparoscopic Cholec… (NCT07248358) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
The Efface of Ketamine vs. Magnesium Sulphate in the Management of Pain After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Pakistan78 participantsStarted 2023-06-15
Plain-language summary
This prospective interventional study was conducted at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of ketamine and magnesium sulphate in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A total of 78 ASA I-II patients were included and randomly allocated into two equal groups (39 patients in each group) using a sealed-envelope technique. One group received ketamine, while the other received magnesium sulphate, following a standardized intraoperative anesthesia protocol. All patients were provided routine postoperative medications according to institutional practice. Pain scores were recorded using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours after surgery. The objective of this study was to determine which drug offered better postoperative pain relief, thereby contributing to improved analgesic strategies for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA physical status I-II. Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy planned under general anesthesia. Normal baseline renal, hepatic, and coagulation profile. Able to give informed consent and communicate pain scores. Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing age.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Allergy or hypersensitivity to ketamine, magnesium sulphate, or related drugs. History of psychiatric illness or substance abuse. Chronic use of opioids, benzodiazepines, or MAO inhibitors. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Chronic pain disorders or use of analgesics within 7 days pre-op. Major hepatic, renal, or cardiovascular dysfunction. History of myopathy or seizure disorders. Patients with atrioventricular block or on calcium-channel blockers. Conversion to open cholecystectomy during surgery
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What they're measuring
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Postoperative Pain Score
Timeframe: Postoperative pain was assessed at the 1st, 6th, 12th, and 24th hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07248358
SponsorLiaquat National Hospital & Medical College