Ketamine boosts pain relief after chest surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT07138781

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding ketamine to a standard nerve block can better control pain after chest surgery (thoracotomy). Fifty adults scheduled for open chest surgery took part. The main goal was to see how long it took before they needed extra pain medicine. The approach aims to improve pain relief and reduce the need for strong painkillers like morphine.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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