Efficacy of Extended-release, Once Daily Tramadol for Post Operative Analgesia in Shoulder Arthroscopy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesize that the use of tramadol will reduce pain and analgesic consumption after arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of tramadol long acting for post operative pain in patients who had an arthroscopic shoulder surgery in ambulatory setting in comparison with a placebo. The intensity of pain was evaluated on a visual analog scale as the quantity of hydromorphone taken by patients, and the side effects during the first 72 hours.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: treatment treatment: tramadol group |
Drug: tramadol
Patients from tramadol group received tramadol 100 mg day one, 100 mg day 2, and 200 mg day 3
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Placebo Comparator: control control: placebo group |
Drug: Placebo
Patients from control group received a "shame" tramadol pill on day one, two, and 3
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- quantity of hydromorphone consumed [3 days]
determination of the quantity of hydromorphone consumed at different laps
Secondary Outcome Measures
- evaluation of pain (The intensity of pain was evaluated on a visual analog scale) [3 days]
evaluation of the pain at different laps
Other Outcome Measures
- nausea [3 days]
- dizziness [3 days]
- pruritus [3 days]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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aged more than 18 year old
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arthroscopic shoulder surgery on interscalen block
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able to understand the protocol
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inform consent signed
Exclusion Criteria:
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chronic pain or chronic used of narcotics
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Use of IMAO
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Use of ISRS
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Pulmonary chronic disease
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Institut de chirurgie spécialisée de Montréal | Montréal | Quebec | Canada | h3s 2w1 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jean-Denis Roy, Doctor, Head of the Anesthesia Department
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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