Esketamine as Treatment for Chronic Pain Due to Endometriosis: a RCT Study

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effect of esketamine versus placebo on the NRS score for chronic pelvic pain. Secondary endpoints are to assess pain scores, side-effects, quality of life, depressive symptoms and pain coping.

Timeline

Start

2024-03-01

Primary completion

2026-01-01

Completion

2026-06-01

Publications

• Background Sigtermans MJ, van Hilten JJ, Bauer MCR, Arbous SM, Marinus J, Sarton EY, Dahan A. Ketamine produces effective and long-term pain relief in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1. Pain. 2009 Oct;145(3):304-311. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2009.06.023. Epub 2009 Jul 14.

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