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Effects of Esketamine on Overall Analgesic Benefits and Postoperative Depression in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Resection for Pancreatic Cancer: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Effects of Esketamine on Overall Analgesic Benefits and Postoperative Depression in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Resection for Pancreatic Cancer: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600119701
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-02
Start date
2026-03-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pancreatic cancer

Interventions

Esketamine Group:Intravenous esketamine at a dose of 0.15 mg/kg/h, starting from before skin incision after anesthesia induction, continuing until wound closure or up to 4 hours (total dose not exceed
Control Group:Intravenous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride, same volume, with infusion rate matched to the esketamine group

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18-80 years; 2.ASA physical status I-III; 3.Scheduled for elective open or laparoscopic pancreatic resection for pancreatic cancer (including pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), total pancreatectomy, distal pancreatectomy); 4.Sign the informed consent form, agree to participate in this study, and commit to completing postoperative follow-up;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP > 180 mmHg or DBP > 110 mmHg); 2.History of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction within the past 3 months; 3.Severe hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C); 4.Renal insufficiency (eGFR =3 months) of analgesic or psychotropic medications; 10.Patients unable to communicate effectively or comprehend assessment scales;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
OBAS score at 24 hours postoperatively;Incidence of moderate to severe depression at 7 days postoperatively;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NRS pain score at 1 month postoperatively;Incidence of moderate to severe depression at 1 month postoperatively;NRS pain score at 3 months postoperatively;Incidence of moderate to severe depression at 3 months postoperatively;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactPeng Ke

The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

pengke0422@163.com+86 512 67780156

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 29, 2026