Ketamine may tame inflammation after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07536633
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving the drug ketamine during heart surgery can lower the body's inflammatory response, which is linked to complications. 177 adults having planned heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive ketamine or standard anesthesia. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation before and after surgery, and also tracked pain, recovery time, and complications.
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Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Meram, Konya, 42000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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