CompletedPhase 3

The Preemptive Analgetic Potency of Low Dose S-Ketamine

Austria60 participantsStarted 2009-02

Plain-language summary

The primary hypothesis is improved postoperative analgetic quality using S-Ketamine, particularly in patients suffering from chronic pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for major abdominal surgery * Suitable for PCA * Cardio-vascular stable * Age: 18+ * Between 50-120kg BW * ASA 1-3 * Good Compliance for pain monitoring Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to S-Ketamine * Severe liver or kidney dysfunction * Severe coronary disease * Pregnancy * Present or past psychotic disorders * Addiction to alcohol or opioids * Poor compliance

What they're measuring

postoperative opioid consumption

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01022840

SponsorMedical University of Graz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-03

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