Slow-Drip ketamine may ease pain with fewer weird side effects
NCT ID NCT05518877
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving a low dose of ketamine over 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes could reduce side effects like dizziness or hallucinations while still controlling acute pain. 55 adults with severe pain in the emergency department took part. The goal was to find a better balance between pain relief and unwanted 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 successful, this could lead to a safer way to give ketamine for acute pain in the emergency room, with fewer side effects like dizziness or hallucinations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 55 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and side effects may still occur.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Summa Health System
Akron, Ohio, 44304, United States
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