Status:

UNKNOWN

Melatonin Treatment and Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Autonomic Function in Connection With Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen

Conditions:

Oxidative Stress

Inflammatory Stress

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-70 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with melatonin can reduce cell damage and inflammation in connection with laparoscopic gall bladder surgery.

Detailed Description

Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery is connected with changes in the body resulting in cell damage and inflammation. Melatonin is a hormone produced in brain and regulate sleep rhythm, temperature, prod...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • indikation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • women between 18 and 70 years old

Exclusion

  • men
  • acute cholecystectomy
  • pancreatitis
  • renal insufficient
  • well-known liver insufficient
  • cardiovascular disease (arrhythmia, well-known ischaemic heart disease)
  • drug therapy (digoxin, Ca-antagonist, amiodaron, beta-blocker)
  • anticoagulation therapy (marevan and marcoumar)
  • praeoperative therapy with opioid, anxiolytica and hypnotica)
  • well-known sleep disease
  • endocrine disease in drug therapy (diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease)
  • daily alcohol consumption (more than 5 drinks)
  • bad compliance (language difficulty, mental problems etc.)
  • pregnancy and breast-feeding
  • lack of written consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2006

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

End Date :

November 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00311259

Start Date

May 1 2006

End Date

November 1 2006

Last Update

April 5 2006

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Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Copenhagen in Gentofte

Hellerup, Denmark, 2900