Dexamethasone Plus Metoclopramide Versus Paracetamol/NSAIDs for Primary Headache (DMPH)
Comparison of Efficacy of Combination Dexamethasone With Metoclopramide Versus Paracetamol/NSAIDs for Treatment of Primary Headache in ED at Tertiary Care Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Primary headache disorders are among the most common neurological conditions presenting to emergency departments and can significantly impair quality of life and daily functioning. Various medications are used for acute headache treatment, including paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), metoclopramide, and corticosteroids.
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy of intravenous dexamethasone combined with metoclopramide versus intravenous paracetamol/NSAIDs in patients presenting with primary headache to the emergency department of Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi.
A total of 94 patients aged 18 to 60 years with clinically diagnosed primary headache will be enrolled and randomized into two groups. Group A will receive intravenous dexamethasone 8 mg plus intravenous metoclopramide 10 mg, while Group B will receive intravenous paracetamol or NSAIDs according to departmental protocol. Pain severity will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before treatment and again after 60 minutes. Treatment efficacy will be defined as at least 50% reduction in pain score from baseline.
The results of this study may help identify a more effective treatment strategy for acute primary headache management in emergency departments.
調査の概要
詳細な説明
Primary headache disorders, particularly migraine and tension-type headache, are common causes of emergency department visits worldwide. Acute headache episodes can lead to substantial morbidity, decreased functional capacity, and increased healthcare utilization. Rapid and effective pain control is therefore essential in emergency settings.
Conventional treatment options for acute primary headache include paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Metoclopramide, a dopamine receptor antagonist, is frequently used because of its analgesic and antiemetic effects. Dexamethasone has demonstrated benefit in reducing headache recurrence and improving sustained symptom relief due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Combination therapy using dexamethasone with metoclopramide may provide superior efficacy compared with standard analgesic therapy alone by targeting multiple pain pathways simultaneously. However, limited local evidence is available regarding the comparative effectiveness of these treatment approaches in patients presenting to emergency departments in Pakistan.
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi. A total of 94 patients fulfilling eligibility criteria will be enrolled through non-probability consecutive sampling and randomized equally into two treatment groups.
Group A will receive intravenous dexamethasone 8 mg plus intravenous metoclopramide 10 mg. Group B will receive intravenous paracetamol 1 g or intravenous NSAIDs according to departmental protocol.
Baseline demographic and clinical information including age, gender, headache duration, headache type, and baseline Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score will be recorded. Pain severity will be reassessed 60 minutes after treatment administration. The primary outcome measure will be efficacy, defined as at least 50% reduction in VAS pain score from baseline.
Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26. The findings of this study may contribute to evidence-based management of acute primary headache in emergency departments and improve patient outcomes.
研究の種類
入学 (推定)
段階
- フェーズ 4
連絡先と場所
研究連絡先
- 名前:Beenish Saquib Beenish Saquib, FCPS
- 電話番号:0320-8519818
- メール:Beenishsaquib2018@gmail.com
参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients aged 18 to 60 years.
- Patients presenting with primary headache diagnosed clinically.
- Patients presenting within 72 hours of onset of headache.
- Patients with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score ≥5.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with secondary headache disorders.
- Patients with known allergy to dexamethasone, metoclopramide, paracetamol, or NSAIDs.
- Pregnant females.
- Patients with hepatic impairment.
- Patients with renal impairment.
- Patients with peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Patients with extrapyramidal disorders.
- Patients already receiving corticosteroids within previous 48 hours.
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研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的:処理
- 割り当て:ランダム化
- 介入モデル:並列代入
- マスキング:なし(オープンラベル)
武器と介入
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実験的:Dexamethasone Plus Metoclopramide
Participants in this arm will receive intravenous dexamethasone 8 mg combined with intravenous metoclopramide 10 mg for treatment of primary headache in the emergency department
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Participants will receive intravenous dexamethasone 8 mg in combination with intravenous metoclopramide 10 mg for treatment of primary headache in the emergency department.
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アクティブコンパレータ:Paracetamol/NSAIDs
Participants in this arm will receive intravenous paracetamol 1 g or intravenous NSAIDs according to departmental protocol for treatment of primary headache in the emergency department
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Participants will receive intravenous paracetamol 1 g or intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs according to departmental protocol for treatment of primary headache in the emergency department
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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
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Reduction in Pain Score by ≥50% on Visual Analogue Scale
時間枠:60 minutes after administration of study medication
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Efficacy will be assessed by reduction in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score by at least 50% from baseline after administration of study medication
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60 minutes after administration of study medication
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追加の関連 MeSH 用語
- 薬物の生理学的影響
- 抗炎症剤
- 末梢神経系エージェント
- 抗リウマチ薬
- 感覚系エージェント
- 鎮痛剤、非麻薬
- 鎮痛剤
- 有機化学物質
- 薬理学的行動
- 化学作用と用途
- 治療用途
- 炭化水素
- 炭化水素、周期的
- カルボン酸
- ヒドロキシ酸
- 炭化水素、芳香
- 多環式化合物
- アニリド
- アミド
- アニリン化合物
- アミン
- アセタニリド
- 妊娠
- 妊娠
- ステロイド
- 融合リング化合物
- ステロイド、フッ素化
- フェノール
- ベンゼン誘導体
- 妊娠症
- 酸、炭素環
- パラアミノベンゾエート
- アミノベンゾエート
- ベンゾエート
- ヒドロキシベンゾエート
- フェニルエーテル
- ベンザミド
- クロロベンゾエート
- ヒドロキシベンゾ酸エーテル
- デキサメタゾン
- アセトアミノフェン
- メトクロプラミド
- 抗炎症剤、非ステロイド性
その他の研究ID番号
- PEMH-EM-2026-001
- ERC/29/26 (その他の識別子:Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi)
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