U.S., Nov. 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07248384) titled 'The Efface of Ketamine vs. Lidocaine in the Management of Pain After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy' on Nov. 18.
Brief Summary: This prospective interventional study conducted at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College compared the analgesic efficacy of ketamine and lidocaine in managing postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Total of 76 ASA I-II patients were randomly assigned into two equal groups (Group K: Ketamine, Group L: Lidocaine) using a sealed-envelope method in a double-blind, placebo-controlled design. Standard anesthesia with propofol, isoflurane, and atracurium was administered, and all patients rec...