Can ketamine cut morphine use after breast cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT00210210

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut Bergonié Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving ketamine during anesthesia can reduce the need for morphine and lower pain after breast cancer surgery. About 230 adults having a mastectomy or lumpectomy took part. The goal was to see if ketamine helps avoid morphine's side effects.

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 effective, ketamine could help reduce the need for morphine and its side effects after breast cancer surgery.

What could go wrong

This trial is already completed and results may not show a strong benefit. Ketamine can cause side effects like hallucinations or confusion.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia breast cancer breast neoplasm Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

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Locations

Institut Bergonié - Centre Régional de Luttre Contre le Cancer de Bordeaux et du Sud Ouest

Bordeaux, 33076, France