Health Condition 1: 4- Measurement and Monitoring
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: To compare the effects of oral melatonin with oral alprazolam when used as premedication in adult patients undergoing various surgical procedures under general anaesthesia or spinal ana
Sponsors
Christian Medical College and Hospital Brown Road Ludhiana Punjab Pin
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All consenting adults who are: 1. Aged between 18-60 years. 2. ASA I and II patients planned for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia or spinal anaesthesia anticipated to last more than one hour. 3. Patients admitted into the hospital at least a day prior to the planned procedure.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age below 18 years or above 60 years 2. All emergency cases. 3. History of allergy to either of the study drugs i.e. Tab. Alprazolam and Tab. Melatonin. 4. History of drug addiction. 5. Patients with psychiatric disorders on medication with benzodiazepenes. 6. Patients who are chronic alcoholics or who have consumed alcohol in the 24 hours prior to planned procedure. 7. Patients with a BMI of more than 30.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess pre operative anxietyTimepoint: At the time of pre-a aesthetic check up One hour prior to shifting to ot | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To check for adverse effects of Tab. Alprazolam and Tab. MelatoninTimepoint: 1. During pre anesthetic check up 2. one hour prior to shifting to theatre | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactHarsha Ruth Peter
Christian Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed