Analgesic Effects of Intranasal Diclofenac Sodium, Ibuprofen, and Paracetamol in Pediatric Tonsillectomy Cases

NCT ID: NCT06731556

Last Updated: 2025-02-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-15

Study Completion Date

2025-01-15

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intranasal Diclofenac Sodium, intranasal Ibuprofen, and intranasal Paracetamol for pain control following tonsillectomy in pediatric patients.

Detailed Description

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Postoperative pain management in pediatric tonsillectomy remains a challenge, with concerns about the safety and efficacy of available analgesic options. Intranasal administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs presents a promising alternative for effective pain relief with minimal side effects.

This prospective, randomized study evaluated the efficacy and safety of intranasal diclofenac sodium, intranasal ibuprofen, and intranasal paracetamol compared to intravenous paracetamol in pediatric patients following tonsillectomy. Sixty patients, aged 2 to 14 years, were divided into four groups to receive either intranasal paracetamol (Group 1), intranasal diclofenac sodium (Group 2), intranasal ibuprofen (Group 3), or intravenous paracetamol (Group 4). Pain was assessed using the CHEOPS, VAS, and Wong-Baker modified VAS scoring systems at various postoperative time points. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests.

Conditions

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Tonsil Disease Pain Management Intranasal Drug Administration

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

prospective, randomized study
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Intranasal Paracetamol

Participants in this arm received intranasal paracetamol (1.25 mg/mL) for postoperative pain control. Pain levels were assessed using the Modified CHEOPS scale and the Wong-Baker VAS for children aged 4-8 years, and the standard VAS for children aged 9-15 years. Assessments were performed at 15, 30, 60, 120 minutes, and 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours post-surgery.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Intranasal Paracetamol

Intervention Type DRUG

Paracetamol at a concentration of 1.25 mg/mL was administered intranasally.

Intranasal Diclofenac Sodium

Participants in this arm received intranasal diclofenac sodium (0.0625 mg/mL) for postoperative pain control. Pain levels were assessed using the Modified CHEOPS scale and the Wong-Baker VAS for children aged 4-8 years, and the standard VAS for children aged 9-15 years. Assessments were performed at 15, 30, 60, 120 minutes, and 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours post-surgery.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Intranasal Diclofenac Sodium

Intervention Type DRUG

Diclofenac sodium at a concentration of 0.0625 mg/mL was administered intranasally.

Intranasal Ibuprofen

Participants in this arm received intranasal ibuprofen (0.375 mg/mL) for postoperative pain control. Pain levels were assessed using the Modified CHEOPS scale and the Wong-Baker VAS for children aged 4-8 years, and the standard VAS for children aged 9-15 years. Assessments were performed at 15, 30, 60, 120 minutes, and 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours post-surgery.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Intranasal Ibuprofen

Intervention Type DRUG

Ibuprofen at a concentration of 0.375 mg/mL was administered intranasally.

Intravenous Paracetamol

Participants in this arm received intravenous paracetamol (20 mg/kg/day, twice daily) for postoperative pain control. Pain levels were assessed using the Modified CHEOPS scale and the Wong-Baker VAS for children aged 4-8 years, and the standard VAS for children aged 9-15 years. Assessments were performed at 15, 30, 60, 120 minutes, and 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours post-surgery.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Intravenous paracetamol

Intervention Type DRUG

Paracetamol was administered intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day, twice daily.

Interventions

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Intravenous paracetamol

Paracetamol was administered intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day, twice daily.

Intervention Type DRUG

Intranasal Paracetamol

Paracetamol at a concentration of 1.25 mg/mL was administered intranasally.

Intervention Type DRUG

Intranasal Diclofenac Sodium

Diclofenac sodium at a concentration of 0.0625 mg/mL was administered intranasally.

Intervention Type DRUG

Intranasal Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen at a concentration of 0.375 mg/mL was administered intranasally.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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intravenous paracetamol (Group 4)

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

-Pediatric patients who have undergone a tonsillectomy.

Exclusion Criteria

* Chronic sinusitis
* Common cold or rhinitis
* Turbinate hypertrophy
* Nasal polyposis
* Deviated nasal septum
* Impaired mucociliary clearance
* Atrophic rhinitis
Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bezmialem Vakif University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Ramazan Bahadır KÜÇÜK

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

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Other Identifiers

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20.08.2021-E.28962

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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