NCT06887153 Multimodal Analgesia Utilization and Acute Postoperative Pain After Major Surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital
| NCT ID | NCT06887153 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Makerere University |
| Condition | Pain |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 449 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-06-17 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 449 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-08 with a primary completion date of 2025-06-17.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to understand the approach to pain management before, during, and after surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital. It is focussed on adult patients undergoing major surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How often are combinations of pain medications utilised before, during and after surgery? * Do combinations of pain medications result in better pain control after surgery compared to single pain medications? Information on pain medications will be obtained from patient records. Patients will be asked to rate their pain after surgery every 6 hours for 24 hours.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥18 years * Scheduled for elective orthopaedic, abdominal and thoracic surgeries * In the selected operating theatres during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Reduced levels of consciousness or neurological deficits * ASA \>III
Contact & Investigator
Emmanuel S. Aporu, MBChB
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Makerere University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06887153 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06887153 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06887153 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aporu1994@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06887153 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Kampala, Uganda.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06887153 clinical trial?
NCT06887153 is sponsored by Makerere University. The principal investigator is Emmanuel S. Aporu, MBChB at Makerere University. The trial plans to enroll 449 participants.