Could a ketamine injection during jaw surgery cut Post-Op pain?
NCT ID NCT07066306
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting a low dose of ketamine directly into the jaw during surgery can reduce pain, swelling, and nausea afterward. Forty adults having corrective jaw surgery will receive either ketamine plus standard anesthetic or standard anesthetic alone. Researchers will measure pain scores, swelling, and the need for extra pain medicine over the first week.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketamine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain and swelling after jaw surgery without strong side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. Ketamine can cause side effects like dizziness or nausea.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakıf Universty
Istanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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