The study is a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of 2% lidocaine gel in reducing postoperative pain and analgesic consumption after haemorrhoidectomy. 222 patients undergoing Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either 2% lidocaine gel or a non-anaesthetic lubricant gel control. Pain scores using a visual analog scale (VAS) will be assessed at 12 and 24 hours, and 2, 3, and 7 days postoperatively. Analgesic consumption will also be measured.
Title: Efficacy of 2% Lidocaine Gel in Reducing Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Consumption Following Haemorrhoidectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial Objective: To assess the effect of 2% lidocaine gel on postoperative pain intensity and analgesic consumption following haemorrhoidectomy. Study Design: This study is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either 2% lidocaine gel or a non-anaesthetic water-based lubricant gel (control) using a computer-generated randomization list. The randomization will be stratified by hemorrhoid grade (III or IV). The study medication will be prepared by the hospital pharmacy and provided in identical, pre-filled syringes to ensure blinding of participants and investigators. Intervention: The intervention group will receive 5 mL of 2% lidocaine gel, while the control group will receive 5 mL of a non-anaesthetic water-based lubricant gel. The study medication will be applied to the perianal region three times per day for 7 days following surgery. Patients will be instructed on the proper application technique and will be provided with a diary to record the time and date of each application. Outcome Assessment: Postoperative pain will be assessed using a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS), with 0 representing no pain and 100 representing the worst imaginable pain. Pain scores will be recorded at 12 and 24 hours, and 2, 3, and 7 days after surgery. Patients will also record their analgesic consumption in a diary, including the type, dose, and frequency of analgesics used. Postoperative complications, such as bleeding, infection, or urinary retention, will be assessed by the treating surgeon at each follow-up visit. Sample Size: A sample size of 222 patients (111 per group) was calculated based on a power of 80%, a significance level of 0.05, and an expected difference in mean VAS scores of 15 mm between the groups, with a standard deviation of 30 mm.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
400
The intervention group received 5 mL of 2% lidocaine gel applied topically 3 times per day after undergoing Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy surgery. The control group received 5 mL of a non-anesthetic water-based lubricant gel applied topically 3 times per day after surgery. The application of the gels began immediately after surgery and continued for the postoperative period evaluated in the study. Both groups received standard postoperative analgesics (acetaminophen, celecoxib, Dynastat/parecoxib as needed) in addition to the topical gel applications.
The intervention group received 5 mL of mL of a non-anesthetic water-based lubricant gel (K-Y gel) applied topically 3 times per day after undergoing Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy surgery.
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Dosage: 500 mg per tablet Frequency: Every 6 hours Route: Oral Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer. It works by blocking the production of prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Celecoxib Dosage: 200 mg per tablet Frequency: Every 12 hours Route: Oral Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that specifically inhibits the cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme. By reducing the production of prostaglandins, celecoxib helps alleviate pain and inflammation. Dynastat (Parecoxib) Dosage: 40 mg per injection Frequency: Every 12 hours as needed for poorly controlled pain Route: Intravenous
E-Da hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
RECRUITINGPostoperative pain
Postoperative pain measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity. Patients mark their pain level on a 10-cm line, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable". Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Time frame: Assessed at 12 hours, 24 hours, 2 days, 3 days, and 7 days after surgery
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