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ketamine and Phantom Limb

ketamine has been researched along with Phantom Limb in 14 studies

Ketamine: A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.
ketamine : A member of the class of cyclohexanones in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 2-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a methylamino group.

Phantom Limb: Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. The majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (From Neurol Clin 1998 Nov;16(4):919-36; Brain 1998 Sep;121(Pt 9):1603-30)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Ketamine, but not calcitonin, reduced phantom limb pain."9.13Chronic phantom limb pain: the effects of calcitonin, ketamine, and their combination on pain and sensory thresholds. ( Arendt-Nielsen, L; Björgo, S; Curatolo, M; Eichenberger, U; Neff, F; Petersen-Felix, S; Sveticic, G, 2008)
"Three cases are described in which phantom limb pain was successfully treated with ketamine hydrochloride."7.68Ketamine hydrochloride in the treatment of phantom limb pain. ( Porter, GE; Stannard, CF, 1993)
"Neuropathic pain has been shown to respond to drugs that block the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, such as ketamine and amantidine."5.31An unusual case of chronic neuropathic pain responds to an optimum frequency of intravenous ketamine infusions. ( Mitchell, AC, 2001)
"Ketamine, but not calcitonin, reduced phantom limb pain."5.13Chronic phantom limb pain: the effects of calcitonin, ketamine, and their combination on pain and sensory thresholds. ( Arendt-Nielsen, L; Björgo, S; Curatolo, M; Eichenberger, U; Neff, F; Petersen-Felix, S; Sveticic, G, 2008)
"We hypothesized that perioperative ketamine administration would modify acute central sensitization following amputation and hence reduce the incidence and severity of persistent post-amputation pain (both phantom limb and stump pain)."5.11Perioperative intravenous ketamine infusion for the prevention of persistent post-amputation pain: a randomized, controlled trial. ( Armstrong-Brown, A; Burstal, R; Hayes, C, 2004)
"The prevalences of complex regional pain syndrome, phantom limb pain, chronic donor-site pain, and persistent pain following total joint arthroplasty are alarmingly high."2.44Preventing the development of chronic pain after orthopaedic surgery with preventive multimodal analgesic techniques. ( Buvanendran, A; Reuben, SS, 2007)
"Neuropathic pain has been shown to respond to drugs that block the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, such as ketamine and amantidine."1.31An unusual case of chronic neuropathic pain responds to an optimum frequency of intravenous ketamine infusions. ( Mitchell, AC, 2001)
"A case of phantom limb pain, which had not successfully responded to a long list of medical therapy or neurosurgery, is presented."1.29[Ketamine in the management of intractable phantom pain]. ( Borgbjerg, FM; Franks, JF; Mikkelsen, SS; Olesen, AS, 1995)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's6 (42.86)18.2507
2000's6 (42.86)29.6817
2010's2 (14.29)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bornemann-Cimenti, H1
Dorn, C1
Rumpold-Seitlinger, G1
Sakai, T1
Sumikawa, K1
Hayes, C1
Armstrong-Brown, A1
Burstal, R1
Ben-Ari, A1
Lewis, MC1
Davidson, E1
Reuben, SS1
Buvanendran, A1
Wilson, JA1
Nimmo, AF1
Fleetwood-Walker, SM1
Colvin, LA1
Eichenberger, U1
Neff, F1
Sveticic, G1
Björgo, S1
Petersen-Felix, S1
Arendt-Nielsen, L2
Curatolo, M1
Franks, JF1
Olesen, AS1
Mikkelsen, SS1
Borgbjerg, FM1
Stannard, CF1
Porter, GE1
Hansen, G1
Knox, DJ1
McLeod, BJ1
Goucke, CR1
Nikolajsen, L1
Hansen, CL1
Nielsen, J1
Keller, J1
Jensen, TS1
Baylis, R1
Stannard, C1
Mitchell, AC1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients Victims of Landmines With Phantom Limb Pain[NCT01872481]Phase 354 participants (Actual)Interventional2013-06-30Completed
Study of the Efficiency of the Ketamine With Low Analgesic Doses, in Association With High Opioids, in the Treatment of the Rebels Pains, in Palliative Phase of the Cancerous Disease[NCT01326325]Phase 324 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-07-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for ketamine and Phantom Limb

ArticleYear
Chronic administration of ketamine for analgesia.
    Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy, 2007, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Analgesics; Animals; Chronic Disease; Humans; Ketamine; Neoplasms; Pain, Intractable; Peripheral Ner

2007
Preventing the development of chronic pain after orthopaedic surgery with preventive multimodal analgesic techniques.
    The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2007, Volume: 89, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Analgesia, Epidural; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Anima

2007

Trials

4 trials available for ketamine and Phantom Limb

ArticleYear
Perioperative intravenous ketamine infusion for the prevention of persistent post-amputation pain: a randomized, controlled trial.
    Anaesthesia and intensive care, 2004, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Amputation, Surgical; Analgesia, Patient-Controlled; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Anesthesi

2004
A randomised double blind trial of the effect of pre-emptive epidural ketamine on persistent pain after lower limb amputation.
    Pain, 2008, Volume: 135, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Aged; Amputation, Surgical; Analgesia, Epidural; Analgesics; Analysis of Variance; Double-Blind Meth

2008
Chronic phantom limb pain: the effects of calcitonin, ketamine, and their combination on pain and sensory thresholds.
    Anesthesia and analgesia, 2008, Volume: 106, Issue:4

    Topics: Analgesics; Calcitonin; Computers; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy, Combinatio

2008
The effect of ketamine on phantom pain: a central neuropathic disorder maintained by peripheral input.
    Pain, 1996, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Afferent Pathways; Aged; Amputation Stumps; Brain; Female; Hot Temperature; Humans; Ketamine;

1996

Other Studies

8 other studies available for ketamine and Phantom Limb

ArticleYear
Early Onset and Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain Following Surgical Amputation.
    Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 2017, 12-01, Volume: 18, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Amputation, Surgical; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Calcitonin; Early Medical Intervention;

2017
Phantom limb pain exacerbated by intravenous ketamine.
    Journal of anesthesia, 2014, Volume: 28, Issue:4

    Topics: Anesthesia, Intravenous; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Hallucinations; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous;

2014
[Ketamine in the management of intractable phantom pain].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1995, Jun-12, Volume: 157, Issue:24

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Amputation, Surgical; Female; Forearm; Humans; Ketamine; Middle Aged; Pain, In

1995
Ketamine hydrochloride in the treatment of phantom limb pain.
    Pain, 1993, Volume: 54, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Amputation, Surgical; Arm; Female; Humans; Ketamine; Leg; Male; Middle Aged; Phantom Limb

1993
[Ketamine and phantom pain].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1995, Nov-27, Volume: 157, Issue:48

    Topics: Anesthetics, Dissociative; Humans; Ketamine; Nociceptors; Pain; Phantom Limb

1995
Acute phantom limb pain controlled by ketamine.
    Anaesthesia and intensive care, 1995, Volume: 23, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Ketamine; Male

1995
Phantom limb pain.
    Anaesthesia and intensive care, 1996, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Humans; Ketamine; Nociceptors; Pain; Phantom Limb

1996
An unusual case of chronic neuropathic pain responds to an optimum frequency of intravenous ketamine infusions.
    Journal of pain and symptom management, 2001, Volume: 21, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Chronic Disease; Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists; Female; Humans; Ketamine; Pain; Phantom L

2001