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Papers: 16 Apr 2022 - 22 Apr 2022


2022


J Pain Res


15

Efficacy and Safety of Ketamine in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Authors

Guimarães Pereira J E, Ferreira Gomes Pereira L, Mercante Linhares R, Darcy Alves Bersot C, Aslanidis T, Ashmawi H A
J Pain Res. 2022; 15:1011-1037.
PMID: 35431578.

Abstract

Ketamine is a N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist with strong analgesic properties. Its addition to the treatment of neuropathic pain may reduce pain intensity and improve overall quality of life. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was performed to investigate the addition of ketamine to the treatment of patients with neuropathic pain.