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Comparative study of local pain relief with Lignocaine and intravenous Dexamethasone for postoperative pain after removal of tonsils

Comparative study of topical analgesia with 4% Lignocaine and intravenous Dexamethasone for postoperative analgesia after Tonsillectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/02/017765
Enrollment
80
Registered
2019-02-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J039- Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Dexamethasone: Intravenous Dexamethasone 0.1mg/kg is given. Control Intervention1: Lignocaine: 4% Lignocaine- a gauze measuring 3cm2 soaked in 2ml of 4% lignocaine kept in both the tons

Sponsors

Dr Sarala H S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA I & II for elective tonsillectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who are hypersensitive to lignocaine. Signs of acute pharyngeal infection - Adeno tonsillitis, Peritonsillitis, Peritonsillar abscess. Suspected Malignant Neoplasm. Those who are pregnant and lactating mothers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative AnalgesiaTimepoint: Pain assessed at intervals of 30 mins for 4 hrs and 4th hourly for 24 hrs postoperatively by visual analogue scale.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative nausea and vomitingTimepoint: The time to first oral water and solid food intake and incidence rates of nausea and vomiting are evaluated—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Narendra Babu M C

Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences

hssarala.17@gmail.com9980019330

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026