Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1120848]
Researchers:
Prof Philip Peyton
(Principal investigator)
,
A/Pr Lisbeth Evered
,
Miss Sabine Braat
,
Prof David Story
,
Prof Kate Leslie
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Brief description Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is a common complication of major surgery, and a significant burden on quality of life and ongoing health costs. Ketamine is a drug used by anaesthetists to treat severe acute surgical pain. Various small studies suggest that it may be unique in its ability to reduce the risk of CPSP. We propose a large trial of ketamine during & after anaesthesia for major surgery to test this. Demonstration of effectiveness would promote widespread change in clinical practice.
Funding Amount $4,823,395.00
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : GNT1120848
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1120848