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Comparison of CRP Levels, Neutrophil Count, and Clinical Outcomes of Low Dose Ketamine Between at Anesthesia Induction and at the End of Surgery in Patients Undergo Elective Laparotomy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Laparotomy
General Anesthesia
Inflammation
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04462094
Lead Sponsor
Udayana University
Brief Summary

The effects of anesthesia and surgery can lead to stress responses that result in hormonal and metabolic changes in the body. The immune system and the nervous system communicate both ways, and it was found that nociception and proinflammatory cytokines play a joint regulatory role, i.e., increased production of proinflammatory cytokines can worsen the pain. Major surgery can trigger the release of cytokines such as IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α.

Detailed Description

The effects of anesthesia and surgery can lead to stress responses that result in hormonal and metabolic changes in the body. The immune system and the nervous system communicate both ways, and it was found that nociception and proinflammatory cytokines play a joint regulatory role, i.e., increased production of proinflammatory cytokines can worsen the pain. Major surgery can trigger the release of cytokines such as IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α.

The acute analgesic effect of ketamine is generally believed to be mediated through the blockade of the phencyclidine binding site of the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor of nociceptive neurons. Ketamine can reduce the inflammatory response marked by a decrease in CRP levels to surgical trauma and can prevent secondary damage to tissues/organs that were not initially affected by surgery by reducing inflammation. This also reduces postoperative pain and analgesics.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
68
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patients undergoing elective laparotomy with general anesthesia at Sanglah Hospital from July to September 2020.
  2. Patients aged 18-65 years.
  3. Patient physical status American American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) 1 and 2.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Contraindication to ketamine.
  2. Allergy to morphine
  3. Presence of cardiorespiratory chronic diseases.
  4. Presence of autoimmune diseases.
  5. History of the central nervous system or psychiatric disorders.
  6. BMI <18.5 kg/m2 or ≥30 kg/m2.
  7. A history of chronic pain killer medications (such as opioid or non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs)

Drop Out Criteria

  1. Patients with class 3 bleeding during the surgery
  2. Patients with more than 5-hours duration of surgery
  3. Patients need mechanical ventilation after the surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
End-of-surgeryKetamine 0.3 mg/kg at end-of-surgeryLow-dose ketamine (0.3 mg/kg) in 3 ml normal saline solution given at the end of surgery
InductionKetamine 0.3 mg/kg at anesthesia inductionLow-dose ketamine (0.3 mg/kg) in 3 ml normal saline solution given at induction
InductionKetamine 0.3 mg/kg at end-of-surgeryLow-dose ketamine (0.3 mg/kg) in 3 ml normal saline solution given at induction
End-of-surgeryKetamine 0.3 mg/kg at anesthesia inductionLow-dose ketamine (0.3 mg/kg) in 3 ml normal saline solution given at the end of surgery
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
serum neutrophil-count24-hours after surgery

serum neutrophil-count (from a complete blood count test)

Serum CRP level24-hours after surgery

Serum C-reactive protein level

VAS (visual analog score)first 24 hours after the surgery

minimum=0; maximum=10; higher score corresponds to more severe pain

morphine consumption (mg)first 24 hours after the surgery

total morphine consumption in 24 hours after the surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sanglah General Hospital

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Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

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