KETOR: Effects of Peri Operative Administration of Ketamine on Long Term Post Thoracotomy Pain

Brief Summary

We assessed the effects of the N Methyl aspartate receptor antagonist Ketamine on long-term post thoracotomy pain. We hypothesized that ketamine could prevent supersensitization of the central nervous system involved in this chronic neuropathic pain.

Intervention / Treatment

  • Drug: Ketamine (or placebo : isotonic saline solution)

Condition or Disease

  • Ketamine
  • Chronic Post Thoracotomy Pain
  • Thoracotomy
  • Pain
  • Neuralgia

Phase

Study Design

Study type: Interventional
Status: Completed
Study results: No Results Available
Age: 80 Years and older   (Older Adult)
Enrollment: 80 ()
Funded by: Other

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Clinical Trial Dates

Start date: Jan 03, 2020
Primary Completion: Aug 31, 2020
Completion Date: May 05, 2020
Study First Posted: Sep 23, 2005
Results First Posted: Aug 31, 2020
Last Updated: Apr 13, 2006

Sponsors / Collaborators

Lead Sponsor: N/A
Responsible Party: N/A

In this clinical, randomized prospective study, peri operative administration of ketamine was compared to placebo on long term post thoracotomy pain after a 2 months follow up period.

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All
Minimum Age: 80

More Details

NCT Number: NCT00224588
Other IDs: P990911|CRC99029
Study URL: https://ClinicalTrials.gov/show/NCT00224588
Last updated: Mar 18, 2021