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Oral Melatonin With Intra Articular Analgesia on Pain After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) is a common orthopedic procedure that is accompanied by moderate to severe postoperative pain and is primarily performed on an outpatient basis.
Official title: Effect of Preoperative Oral Melatonin With Intra Articular Analgesia on Post-Operative Pain Relief After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Under Spinal Anesthesia. A Randomized Comparative Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2027-10-01
Last Updated
2025-07-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Melatonin
Patients will receive oral melatonin 10 mg (two 5 mg tablets) one hour before the operation plus intra-articular analgesia at the end of surgery.
Starch tablets
Patients will receive two oral inert starch tablets of the same shape and color one hour before the operation plus intra-articular analgesia at the end of surgery.