Comparing the effect of dextromethorphan with ketamine in relieving pain after abdominal surgery

Comparing the effect of dextromethorphan with ketamine in relieving pain after abdominal surgery in Islamic Azad University hospitals in 2021-2022

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230303057595N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-03-14

Start date

2021-03-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-04-03

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Conditions

Abdominal surgery.

Interventions

Intervention group: Ketamine receiving group.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are candidates for abdominal surgery Lack of drug sensitivity to the drugs used ASA 1,2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: BMI less than 20 to more than 30 Patients with age above 70 years Unwillingness to continue participation Occurrence of problems during surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain by Visual Analogue Scale. Timepoint: Before the operation, one hour, 4 hours, 8 hours and 12 hours after recovery. Method of measurement: VAS.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahin Rashund Hranki

Islamic Azad University

rashvandshahin@gmail.com+98 21 2660 2642

Outcome results

None listed

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