Ketamine may slash opioid use in severe trauma patients
NCT ID NCT04833816
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving a low, continuous dose of ketamine to people with severe injuries could reduce their need for strong painkillers like morphine. 140 adults with at least two serious injuries took part. The goal was to see if ketamine could cut opioid use by at least 25% while still providing good pain relief.
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Service Anesthésie Réanimation - Hôpital nord
Marseille, 13015, France
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