Evaluation of the Effect of Ketamine on Remifentanil-induced Hyperalgesia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this study was to determine if the addition of ketamine reduces
remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia, improves its analgesic effect, inhibits IL(interleukin)-6
and IL-8 (inflammatory cytokines), and stimulates IL-10 (an anti-inflammatory cytokine).
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of São Paulo
Collaborator:
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo