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Esketamine and Butorphanol for Post-Lobectomy Pain

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Esketamine
Post-thoracotomy Pain Syndrome
Pain
Thoracic Diseases
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06398834
Lead Sponsor
Second People's Hospital of Hefei City
Brief Summary

Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) affects respiratory function, hindering sputum clearance and ventilation, and represents a significant complication of thoracic surgery. The analgesic effect of esketamine combined with butorphanol in PTPS is still unclear, so this study focused on this aspect.

Detailed Description

Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome affects respiratory function, hindering sputum clearance and ventilation, and represents a significant complication of thoracic surgery. Esketamine, the left-handed optical isomer of racemic ketamine, acts as an antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, reversing central sensitization and improving postoperative pain. Butorphanol, an opioid receptor agonist-antagonist, can alleviate visceral pain, reduce the risk of respiratory depression, and decrease postoperative morphine consumption. However, research on the analgesic effects of esketamine combined with butorphanol in thoracoscopic surgery remains limited. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of esketamine combined with butorphanol on acute pain, chronic pain, and related side effects during the perioperative period in patients undergoing video-assisted lobectomy.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
223
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 20-70 years
  • Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists I-III
  • Undergoing video-assisted lobectomy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Operative duration < 1 hour
  • Significant comorbidities affecting vital organs such as liver, kidney, and heart
  • Severe infections
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Coagulation disorders
  • History of analgesic drug abuse
  • Severe dementia or communication barriers
  • Mental illnesses.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group BKButorphanolGroup BK received esketamine infusion at a rate of 0.3 mg/kg/h during surgery. Patients were provided with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) containing esketamine (1.5 mg/kg), butorphanol (0.15 mg/kg), and azasetron (20 mg) in a total volume of 100 ml within 48 hours after surgery.
Group BKEsketamineGroup BK received esketamine infusion at a rate of 0.3 mg/kg/h during surgery. Patients were provided with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) containing esketamine (1.5 mg/kg), butorphanol (0.15 mg/kg), and azasetron (20 mg) in a total volume of 100 ml within 48 hours after surgery.
Group BButorphanolGroup B received an equivalent volume of saline during surgery. Patients were provided with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) containing butorphanol (0.15 mg/kg), and azasetron (20 mg) in a total volume of 100 ml within 48 hours after surgery.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of chronic pain3 months post-surgery

To assess the patient's subjective pain intensity through the Visual Analog Pain Scale at 3 months after surgery.

The Visual Analog Pain Scale consists of a line usually 100 mm in length. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (pain) orientated from the left (no pain) to the right (worst pain). The patient makes a mark reflecting his or her perception, and the distance from the left endpoint to the mark is measured, in mm.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Heart rateDuring operation

The patient's intraoperative heart rate was recorded to assess the effect of esketamine on the patient's vital signs.

Acute pain after surgeryWithin 7 days after surgery

To assess the postoperative pain intensity of each participant through the Visual Analog Pain Scale at 6, 12 hours, and 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 days following surgery.

The Visual Analog Pain Scale consists of a line usually 100 mm in length. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (pain) orientated from the left (no pain) to the right (worst pain). The patient makes a mark reflecting his or her perception, and the distance from the left endpoint to the mark is measured, in mm.

Postoperative recovery qualityPreoperative and within 3 days after surgery

The quality of recovery was assessed by 15-item quality of recovery (QoR-15) before surgery, on postoperative day (POD) 1, and POD 3.

The QoR-15 is a recently developed and validated short-form postoperative QoR score. Fifteen questions assess five domains of patient-reported health status: pain, physical comfort, physical independence, psychological support and emotional state. The 11-point numerical rating scale leads to a minimum score of 0 (very poor recovery) and a maximum score of 150 (excellent recovery).

Intraoperative mean arterial pressureDuring operation

The patient's intraoperative mean arterial pressure was recorded to assess the effect of esketamine on the patient's vital signs.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Second People's Hospital of Hefei

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Hefei, Anhui, China

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