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A study checking the effectiveness of two IV pain medicines in reducing pain after abdominal surgery.

Comparison of Intravenous IBUPROFEN vs Intravenous KETOROLAC in Acute Postoperative Pain in Patients undergoing Abdominal Surgery - A Prospective Randomised Study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103451
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G891- Acute pain, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Intravenous IBUPROFEN: Intravenous ibuprofen 400 mg diluted in 100 ml of normal saline administered over 30 minutes 30 minutes before the start of surgery, followed by repeat doses ever

Sponsors

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 65 years ASA physical status I and II Patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery under general anesthesia Patients willing to give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs Renal impairment or peptic ulcer disease Bleeding disorders Pregnant or lactating women Chronic analgesic or opioid use Hepatic dysfunction

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative pain intensity measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score during the first 24 hours following abdominal surgery.Timepoint: Baseline (immediately after extubation), 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours postoperatively.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the safety profiles of IV ibuprofen & IV ketorolac by assessing the incidence of adverse effects. To assess the duration of pain relief provided by IV ibuprofen compared to IV ketorolac. To analyze the impact of both medications on opioid-sparing effects in the postoperative period. To identify any differences in patient satisfaction & overall outcomes related to pain management with IV ibuprofen & IV ketorolac. Timepoint: Baseline (immediately after extubation), 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, & 24 hours postoperatively.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bharathi

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

doctor.bharathi@gmail.com9566584767

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026