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Prophylactic tramadol versus nefopam for post-operative catheter -related bladder discomfort in patients undergoing elective per-cutaneous nephrolithotomy

Prophylactic tramadol versus nefopam for post-operative catheter-related bladder discomfort in patients undergoing elective per-cutaneous nephrolithotomy.A randomized controlled trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12618002054291
Acronym
T vs. N in PCNL
Enrollment
150
Registered
2018-12-21
Start date
2017-07-01
Completion date
2018-07-02
Last updated
2019-01-14

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study is conducted to compare the administration of iv tramadol and nefopam for prophylactic treatment of catheter related bladder discomfort for patients undergoing elective per cutaneous nephrolithotomy

Interventions

3 groups are included in which a total volume of 10 ml. Isotonic saline ( 0.9%) are given slow intravenously (Over 1 min.) 30 min. Before expected extubation Group I: tramadol group received 1.5 mg/kg tramadol diluted in 10 ml. Isotonic saline ( 1 min. Duration) Group II: nefopam group received 0.15 mg/kg nefopam diluted in 10 ml.isotonic saline(1 min. duration) Group III: control group received isotonic saline 10 ml. (1min. duration).

Sponsors

South valley university
Lead SponsorUniversity

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

adult patients of either sex, ASA I or II, undergoing per cutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL) for renal upper ureteric stone requiring catheterization of urinary bladder . This procedure usually requires postoperative bladder drainage for 12-24 hours in addition to nephrostomy .

Exclusion criteria

-Bladder outflow obstruction. -Overactive bladder( frequency > 3 times per night or mor than 8 times per 24 hours. -Epilepsy. -Myocardial ischemia or infarction , arrhythmia so, heart failure. -Renal and hepatic diseases . -Current use of mono amine oxidase inhibitors. -History of drug abuse. -Angle- closure glaucoma. -Morbid obesity( BMI> 30 kg/ m2). - History of chronic pain.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026