Pain Post Abdominal Laparoscopy Prevention With Arcoxia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To test the analgesic efficacy of etoricoxib used before a surgical procedure compared to the
already known effect when administered after such a procedure. Patient will be receiving
either etoricoxib or the respective placebo one hour before surgery, then two hours after
those receiving the active will receive placebo and those that received placebo will be given
etoricoxib. Pain score measurements will be performed sequentially. Rescue medication will be
available all the time.