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To predict an effective method to reduce propofol injection pain during induction of anaesthesia.

A randomized controlled study comparing 6% hydroxyethyl starch pre administration v/s cold propofol for reduction of pain on propofol injection.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/12/048374
Enrollment
87
Registered
2022-12-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Intravenous administration of drugs: Intravenous administration of 6% hydroxyethyl starch,cold propofol and propofol at room temperature for induction of general anesthesia Intervention

Sponsors

Dr Maria Tresa Alex
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 AND 2 PATIENTS UNDERGOING ELECTIVE UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: EMERGENCY SURGERY KNOWN HISTORY OF ALLERGY TO PROPOFOL OR HES PRESENCE OF LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION PREGNANCY

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the incidence of pain on propofol injection in patients receiving 6% Hydroxyethyl starch bolus prior to propofol, cold propofol and propofol at room temperature.Timepoint: The incidence of pain will be assessed every 5seconds from the time injection till loss of verbal contact

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the severity of propofol injection pain and hemodynamic responseTimepoint: Every 5 seconds till loss of verbal contact

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Maria Tresa Alex

St Johns medical college

drapoorwa100@gmail.com9632266777

Outcome results

None listed

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