NCT02518438

Brief Summary

This double-blind, randomized trial examined whether tramadol wound infiltration decreased postoperative pain following cesarean delivery under general anesthesia or reduced the need for analgesics in the immediate postoperative period. Patients in the tramadol group consumed significantly less morphine at all time intervals than those in the control group. The investigators suggest that the use of wound infiltration with tramadol may be a useful technique in patients who undergo cesarean section under general anesthesia to reduce postoperative pain, improve recovery, and facilitate early contact of mothers with their babies.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4 postoperative-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2012

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2012

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2013

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2013

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 8, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 7, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

August 7, 2015

Status Verified

August 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

July 8, 2015

Last Update Submit

August 4, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

TramadolPostoperative analgesiaInfiltrationCesarean section

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The primary outcome measure in this study was cumulative morphine consumption.

    The measure of need for analgesics in the immediate postoperative period in this study was cumulative morphine consumption.

    postoperative 24 hours

Study Arms (2)

the tramadol group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A preprepared 20 ml solution (tramadol 2 mgkg-1 within a 0.9% saline solution) was subcutaneously infiltrated after closure of the uterine incision and the rectus fascia.

Drug: Tramadol

the placebo group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

A preprepared 20 ml solution (0,9% saline solution) was subcutaneously infiltrated after closure of the uterine incision and the rectus fascia.

Interventions

A preprepared 20 ml solution was subcutaneously infiltrated after closure of the uterine incision and the rectus fascia.

Also known as: Placebo (0,9% saline solution)
the tramadol group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Nulliparity
  • Gestation age between 37-40 weeks
  • CS under general anesthesia

You may not qualify if:

  • Pre-eclampsia
  • Cardiovascular problems
  • Allergy to any of the study medications
  • Chronic preoperative pain
  • Regular analgesic use

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Yeditepe University Hospital

Istanbul, Kozyatagı, 37452, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative

Interventions

Tramadol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CyclohexanolsHexanolsFatty AlcoholsAlcoholsOrganic ChemicalsDimethylaminesMethylaminesAminesLipids

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Medical doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2015

First Posted

August 7, 2015

Study Start

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion

March 1, 2013

Study Completion

May 1, 2013

Last Updated

August 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-08

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