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Comparison the effect of oral oxycodone Vs oral meloxicam on pre-emptive control of postoperative pain after tonsillectomy in adults

Comparison the effect of oral oxycodone Vs oral meloxicam on pre-emptive control of postoperative pain after tonsillectomy in adults

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230926059532N1
Enrollment
70
Registered
2023-10-14
Start date
2023-10-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

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

Conditions

Tonsil hypertrophy. Hypertrophy of tonsils

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Oxycodone rapid release tablet 5 mg (Faran Shimi, Iran) orally 60 minutes before surgery. Intervention 2: Intervention group: They will receive 15 mg meloxicam tabl

Sponsors

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient willingness to participate in the study and gain informed consent candidate for planned tonsillectomy with the indication of hypertrophy of tonsils, abnormal tonsil size, recurrent tonsillitis or previous tonsillitis Age over 18 years BMI between 18 and 35

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient dissatisfaction Age below 18 years History of bleeding diseases Renal failure Liver failure Chronic heart failure History of drug abuse before surgery History of long-term use of analgesics and NSAIDs regardless of the reason for its use History of any allergy to opioids, codeine, acetaminophen, aspirin, NSAID Any contraindications to the use of NSAIDs (such as peptic ulcer, asthma, angioedema, nasal polyps) History of obstructive sleep apnea Mental instability Pregnancy History of nasal polyps

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcome of the comparison study of pain after surgery (yes/no). Timepoint: After surgery. Method of measurement: These outcomes are measured by an experienced nurse who does not know the assignment of the studied subjects to each of the two allocation groups. Pain level of patients based on NRS (Numeric Rating Scale).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary measurement of patients' pain intensity is based on NRS and the amount of use of painkillers. Timepoint: The pain level of patients based on NRS in minutes (0, 30, 60, minutes after reaching recovery and then 6, 12 and 24 hours after discharge from recovery) will be asked and recorded. Method of measurement: These outcomes are measured by an experienced nurse who does not know the allocation of the studied subjects to each of the two allocation groups. If the pain intensity is higher than 4 based on the NRS criteria, the patient is given intravenous acetaminophen one gram with a maximum limit of 4. grams per day and at least 6 hours between two doses, and the number of doses received will be recorded.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Maryam Montazemi

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Mmontazemi@mazums.ac.ir+98 11 3304 4001

Outcome results

None listed

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