Ketamine shot during heart surgery may stop chronic pain

NCT ID NCT07490457

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving a single dose of ketamine during open-heart surgery can reduce chronic pain that sometimes lasts for months after the operation. About 100 adults having planned heart surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either ketamine or a placebo. Researchers will track pain levels, opioid use, and recovery for up to 6 months after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Bursa City Hospital,

    Bursa, nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)

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