Ketamine may help ICU patients breathe easier on ventilators
NCT ID NCT01969227
First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at how a low dose of ketamine, a medicine often used for anesthesia, affects breathing and brain activity in 15 critically ill patients who were on breathing machines (ventilators) in the ICU. The goal was to see if ketamine could help stimulate breathing and improve airway function. Researchers measured airflow and brain waves to understand these effects.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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