Ketamine may cut opioid needs for trauma patients
NCT ID NCT04833816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a low dose of ketamine continuously could lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed by people with serious injuries. The goal was to see at least a 25% reduction in opioid use over 48 hours while still controlling pain just as well. The trial involved 140 adults with multiple severe injuries and compared ketamine to a placebo.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service Anesthésie Réanimation - Hôpital nord
Marseille, 13015, France
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