Ketamine during surgery may ease pain and boost mental health after severe accidents

NCT ID NCT06903819

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine given during surgery can reduce pain, lower the need for opioids, and improve depression and PTSD symptoms in adults with serious orthopedic trauma. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive ketamine or standard anesthesia. They will report pain levels and complete mental health surveys over six months after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock

    RECRUITING

    Lubbock, Texas, 79415, United States

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  • University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lubbock, Texas, 79415, United States

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