Could ketamine boost recovery for critically ill patients on ventilators?

NCT ID NCT07590687

First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding low-dose ketamine to standard sedation helps critically ill adults on breathing machines recover faster. About 640 participants will receive either ketamine or a placebo alongside usual care. The main goal is to see if they spend more days alive and at home within 60 days.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Intensive Care Medicine, APHP.Nord, hôpital Bichat Claude Bernard,

    Paris, 75018, France

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