Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of an Opioid on the Lower Esophageal Sphincter During Anesthesia Induction

Lead Sponsor:

Region Örebro County

Conditions:

Lower Esophageal Sphincter

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of adding an opioid (alfentanil) during anesthesia induction with respect to the barrierpressure in the esophagogastric junction. The secondary aim was to investigate...

Detailed Description

During anesthesia induction and tracheal intubation one major concern is to avoid passive regurgitation of gastric content and aspiration. The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscle located at the di...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy volunteer 18-40 years old
  • Informed,signed and dated consent

Exclusion

  • Pharyngoesophageal dysfunction
  • Gastro/intestinal-,cardiovascular-,lung- or neurologic disease
  • Ongoing medication
  • Allergy to alfentanil, propofol, soya or peanuts
  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding
  • BMI\>30
  • Participation in other clinical trial -ongoing or during last 30 days.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

17 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01199458

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

October 1 2010

Last Update

November 9 2016

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Örebro University

Örebro, Sweden, 21740