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Ketamine for Severe Traumatic Injury Pain Management
Study Summary
This trial will test if ketamine can help reduce the amount of opioids needed for pain relief in adults with severe injuries.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am admitted to the hospital for trauma care, not for orthopedic, plastic, or neurosurgery.I am currently taking MAOI medications.I needed a breathing tube when I arrived or shortly after.You are pregnant.You have had a bad reaction to ketamine treatment in the past.You are currently experiencing delirium.I have glaucoma.I have an aortic injury that needs heart rate and blood pressure management.I am between 18 and 64 years old.You have a history of mental illness that includes losing touch with reality, such as hearing or seeing things that aren't there.I have been on strong painkillers for more than 3 weeks.I can start treatment within 24 hours of arriving at the facility.I am younger than 18 or older than 64.My blood pressure is often above 200 despite taking medication.I have an active heart condition related to reduced blood flow.Your cancer is in advanced stages, with a high amount of cancerous cells.
- Group 1: Ketamine arm
- Group 2: Placebo arm
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the trial currently open to new participants?
"Clinicaltrials.gov states that this research is recruiting participants and has been active since its initial posting on April 1st 2021, with the latest edit taking place on December 1st 2021."
Does the trial accept participants aged seventy or above?
"This clinical trial is recruiting patients that are older than 18 years but younger than 64."
Is it feasible for me to apply to this clinical experiment?
"This medical investigation is enrolling 130 individuals with pain management issues that are between 18 and 64 years old. Essential requirements include: being within 12 hours of FMLH at the time of recruitment, inpatient hospital admission to trauma services, an ISS score higher than 15 points, and no immediate plans for OR treatment."
What is the enrollment capacity of this medical research project?
"Affirmative. According to the records hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is currently recruiting participants as of December 1st 2021. It was originally posted on April 4th 2021 and requires 130 patients from a single site."
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