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Lead
University of Washington
With
Pfizer
Surgery initiates a complex cascade of events involving the release of nociceptive compounds from nerve endings and damaged tissue which leads to an inflammatory and hyperalgesic response. COX-2 inhibitors are often used for treating pain. This is a double-blind randomized study in surgical patients receiving a spinal drain for surgical purposes. The hypothesis is that valdecoxib will reach therapeutic concentrations in CSF, and will decrease plasma and CSF concentrations of inflammatory mediators. Subjects will receive valdecoxib 40 mg or placebo approximately 1 hr prior to surgery. Serial blood and CSF samples will be obtained. Valdecoxib and cytokine concentrations will be measured.
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Patients undergoing surgery requiring lumbar drain placement
You may not be if
Contraindication to COX-2 inhibitor (renal or hepatic insufficiency)
Known adverse reaction to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Use of NSAID or COX-2 within 7 days prior to surgery
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