Could ketamine make arm surgery less painful?
NCT ID NCT06406647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether adding ketamine to a standard nerve block can reduce pain after upper arm surgery. About 80 adults having arm surgery will receive the nerve block with or without ketamine, and their pain levels will be measured. The goal is to see if ketamine improves pain control and recovery.
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 provide better pain relief after arm surgery with fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. Ketamine can cause side effects like dizziness or hallucinations.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine
RECRUITINGAsyut, Egypt
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