Ketamine shows promise for helping ventilator patients breathe easier
NCT ID NCT01969227
First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a low dose of ketamine, a drug often used for anesthesia, could help stimulate breathing in critically ill patients who are on a breathing machine (ventilator). Researchers measured airflow and brain activity in 15 adults in the ICU. The goal was to understand if ketamine can safely improve breathing effort without causing harm.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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