When given intravenously in doses below 1.2mg/kg, ketamine has been shown to work as an antidepressant. Ketamine is a common induction drug used during general anesthesia. It is known to reduce postoperative pain in this instance. Limited studies have evaluated the effect of a single subanesthetic dosage of ketamine administered as an adjunct to general anesthesia on acute mood states in patients undergoing minor surgery. The aim of this randomized controlled study was to examine if a single intravenous administration of 0.5 mg/kg ketamine given at the induction of propofol/fentanyl anesthesia has an effect on acute mood states before the discharge of women undergoing fractional curettage.
Women admitted for fractional curettage between the ages of 18 and 75 were asked if they would like to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria included uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy, history of psychologic disorders, use of brain-affecting medicines, substance abuse, seizure disorders, or ketamine allergy. After receiving informed consent, the patient would be given a POMS questionnaire. The participants were then assigned randomly to one of two groups. Group A will receive ketamine intravenously at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg as part of the induction process for general anesthesia. In addition to their anesthetic, Group B will get the same amount of saline instead of ketamine. Patients were treated by a different anesthetic professional (who is blinded to the group the patient is in). All other induction medicines were administered at the discretion of the anesthesiologist. Two hours after the surgery, participants were again administered the POMS questionnaire, questioned about their pain level, and their data sheet was updated accordingly. During the trial, the levels of sedation, systolic and diastolic blood pressures and heart rate were measured. In addition, any adverse events were documented.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
140
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)
IstanbulTRH
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Comparing total mood scores of both groups using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire.
The Turkish version of Profile of Mood States (POMS) is an validated instrument that measures mood using a 58-item questionnaire with each item rated using a response scale of five categories ranging from "not at all" to "very strong". Higher score indicates worse mood.As a global measure of affective state, a total mood score (TMS) is calculated by combining the negative mood subscore (NMS) totals (fatigue-inertia, anger-hostility, confusion-bewilderment, depression-dejection, tension-anxiety,) and subtracting the positive mood subscore (PMS) (vigor-activity). The minimum value of TMS is -24, the maximum value is+177.
Time frame: Total Mood Score measured 120 minutes after surgery
Impact of clinical variables on total mood scores using Profile of Mood States (POMS)
We perform multiple linear regression analyses to examine the independent predictors of changes in postoperative TMS in the entire study group, patients in group-K and group-C, separately. Postoperative TMS is the dependent variable; menopausal status, parity, educational level, body mass index (BMI) and preoperative TMS are independent variables.
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Numeric rating scale for pain assessment
Numeric rating scale score (NRS) is commonly used for measuring pain intensity. It is scored from 0-10; 0 means no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable. NRS assessed at the 120 minutes postoperatively
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Systolic blood pressure
Measuring systolic blood pressure (mmHg) before surgery and 120 minutes after surgery and comparing values between and within group K and group C
Time frame: immediately before surgery and 120 minutes after surgery
diastolic blood pressure
Measuring diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) before surgery and 120 minutes after surgery and comparing values within groups and comparing values between and within group K and group C
Time frame: immediately before surgery and 120 minutes after surgery
heart rate
Measuring number of heart beats per minute before surgery and 120 minutes after surgery and comparing values within groups and comparing values between and within group K and group C
Time frame: immediately before surgery and 120 minutes after surgery
The Michigan Sedation Score assessment
Comparing depth of sedations of two groups using the University of Michigan Sedation Scale (UMSS). This sedation scale ranges from zero to four with higher numbers indicating deeper sedation.
Time frame: immediately Before surgery, 60 minutes after surgery and 120 minutes after surgery
Diplopia
Presence of absence of diplopia reported in clinical records electronic database by nurse or physician within time frame
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Headache
Presence of absence of headache reported in clinical records electronic database by nurse or physician within time frame
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Psychedelic phenomena
Presence of absence of psychedelic phenomena reported in clinical records electronic database by nurse or physician within time frame
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Nausea
Presence of absence of nausea reported in clinical records electronic database by nurse or physician within time frame
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Vomiting
Presence of absence of vomiting reported in clinical records electronic database by nurse or physician within time frame
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Patient satisfaction
Evaluation of patient satisfaction 120 minutes after surgery. Satisfaction is rated on a scale of 1 to 4 (1 perfect, 2 good, 3 moderate, and 4 bad).
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
Physician satisfaction
Evaluation of physician satisfaction 120 minutes after surgery. Satisfaction is rated on a scale of 1 to 4 (1 perfect, 2 good, 3 moderate, and 4 bad).
Time frame: 120 minutes after surgery
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