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Modulation of μ Opioid Receptor Mediated Analgesia, Tolerance and Hyperalgesia in Children and Adolescents
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ketamine and Normal Saline for Idiopathic Scoliosis and Spondylolisthesis. Completed, enrolled 54 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to: 1\. Establish whether ketamine can decrease opioid consumption and modulate the onset of opioid tolerance and prevent opioid-induced hyperalgesia in pediatric subjects, ages 10 years to 18 years, undergoing posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
ketamine 0.5mg/kg intravenous (IV) load followed by an intraoperative continuous infusion at 0.25mg/kg/h and a postoperative infusion at 0.1mg/kg/h
Normal saline given 0.5mg/kg intravenous (IV) load followed by an intraoperative continuous infusion at 0.25mg/kg/h and a postoperative infusion at 0.1mg/kg/h