Comparative Efficacy of Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch Versus Tramadol in Postoperative Analgesia for Shoulder Arthroscopy

NCT ID: NCT06742554

Last Updated: 2024-12-20

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

70 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-01

Study Completion Date

2025-04-30

Brief Summary

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This study compares the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of the Buprenorphine 10 mg transdermal patch versus Tramadol for postoperative analgesia in shoulder arthroscopic surgery. The study hypothesizes that Buprenorphine provides superior pain relief with fewer side effects compared to Tramadol.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Postoperative Pain Shoulder Pain Opioid Analgesia Tramadol Buprenorphine Arthroscopy Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Analgesic

Keywords

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buprinorphin transdermal tramadol

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This is a randomized, parallel-assignment study where participants are allocated to one of two intervention groups. Group A will receive a Buprenorphine 10 mg transdermal patch applied 4 hours prior to surgery, providing sustained analgesia for up to 72 hours postoperatively. Group B will receive Tramadol at a standard dosage (100 mg every 8 hours as needed for pain) starting postoperatively. Both groups will receive interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) as part of their intraoperative anesthesia.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch

Participants in this arm will receive a 10 mg Buprenorphine transdermal patch, applied 4 hours before shoulder arthroscopic surgery. The patch delivers a steady dose of Buprenorphine for up to 7 days, providing sustained postoperative analgesia. All participants will also undergo an interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) as part of their anesthesia protocol.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Administered intraoperatively using 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Buprenorphine transdermal patch

Intervention Type DRUG

Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch (10 mg): Applied once before surgery for continuous pain control.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Administered intraoperatively using 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Tramadol

Participants in this arm will receive Tramadol for postoperative pain management. The medication will be administered at a dose of 100 mg every 8 hours as needed, beginning after the interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) wears off.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Administered intraoperatively using 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Tramadol

Intervention Type DRUG

Tramadol: Administered orally or intravenously at a standard dose of 100 mg every 8 hours, based on patient-reported pain levels.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Administered intraoperatively using 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Interventions

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Buprenorphine transdermal patch

Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch (10 mg): Applied once before surgery for continuous pain control.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Administered intraoperatively using 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Intervention Type DRUG

Tramadol

Tramadol: Administered orally or intravenously at a standard dose of 100 mg every 8 hours, based on patient-reported pain levels.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Administered intraoperatively using 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
* Patients undergoing elective shoulder arthroscopy.
* Classified as ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I or II.
* Able to provide informed consent.
* Willing to comply with study protocols and follow-up assessments

Exclusion Criteria

* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Buprenorphine, Tramadol, or any related compounds.
* History of substance abuse, opioid dependency, or chronic pain requiring ongoing analgesic therapy.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
* Presence of severe hepatic, renal, or respiratory disease.
* Any psychiatric or neurological condition that might interfere with pain perception or reporting (e.g., dementia, severe anxiety).
* Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days.
* Inability to apply or tolerate a transdermal patch (e.g., due to skin disorders or sensitivities).
* Contraindications to interscalene brachial plexus block, such as infection at the site, coagulopathy, or pre-existing neuropathy in the upper limb.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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medina medical center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ahmed Gamal Salah Elsawy

Anesthesia and Pain Management Consultant, Director of Day Case Surgeries

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Medina Medical Center

Madinah, , Saudi Arabia

Site Status

Countries

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Saudi Arabia

References

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Arshad Z, Prakash R, Gautam S, Kumar S. Comparison between Transdermal Buprenorphine and Transdermal Fentanyl for Postoperative Pain Relief after Major Abdominal Surgeries. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Dec;9(12):UC01-4. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/16327.6917. Epub 2015 Dec 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26816973 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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BUT002/2024

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id