Ondansetron Versus Lidocaine for Preventing Pain on Propofol Injection. (NCT07632144) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ondansetron Versus Lidocaine for Preventing Pain on Propofol Injection.
Tunisia156 participantsStarted 2026-06-08
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, single-center, randomized, double-blind controlled trial involving patients scheduled for elective surgery requiring general anesthesia with propofol induction. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: the ondansetron group (8 mg IV), the lidocaine group (40 mg IV), or the control group (0.9% normal saline placebo). Study medications are administered intravenously over 5 minutes, ending 1 minute before anesthetic induction.
the goal: To assess the efficacy of intravenous ondansetron versus lidocaine and placebo in reducing the incidence and intensity of pain associated with propofol injection in patients undergoing general anesthesia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The study included patients who met all of the following criteria:
Aged 18 years or older; Classified as ASA physical status I-III (Appendix 1); Provided written informed consent to participate in the study; Scheduled for elective surgery requiring general anesthesia with propofol induction.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients were not eligible for inclusion if they:
Had received analgesics or antiemetics within 12 hours before surgery; Had communication difficulties or were unable to assess pain adequately (e.g., language barrier, dementia, impaired consciousness); Had a known allergy to ondansetron, lidocaine, or propofol; Did not receive propofol for anesthetic induction; Were pregnant or breastfeeding; Suffered from chronic pain or regularly used opioid medications; Did not have a 20-gauge intravenous catheter inserted on the dorsum of the hand; Declined participation in the study.
Patients were excluded from the study if they experienced any complication during anesthetic induction, including:
Anaphylactic shock or allergic reaction to study medications; Hemodynamic or respiratory instability.
Patients who subsequently withdrew their consent were also excluded from the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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