Could a simple breath of ketamine ease Kids' pain in the ER?
NCT ID NCT03950817
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving ketamine as a mist through a special inhaler can help reduce acute pain in children aged 7 to 17 in the emergency department. Researchers compared three different doses to see which works best and how quickly. The goal is to find a needle-free way to manage pain when an IV is not easy to start.
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Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, 11219, United States
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