Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Gastric Emptying and Gastrointestinal Transit
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of the study is to determine the effect of dexmedetomidine infusion on gastric
emptying and oro-caecal transit time in healthy volunteers, judged by measuring plasma
paracetamol concentrations after paracetamol ingestion and pulmonary hydrogen measurement
technique after lactulose ingestion. The effects of dexmedetomidine will be compared to the
effects of morphine and placebo.