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Nasal spray could take the ouch out of ER stitches

NCT ID NCT06284473

Symptom relief Sponsor: Loyola University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a ketamine nasal spray, given alongside standard numbing medicine, can lower pain during minor procedures like stitching cuts or draining abscesses in the emergency department. About 108 adults and children (ages 7 to under 70) will be randomly assigned to receive either ketamine or a saline placebo spray. Researchers will compare pain scores and monitor for side effects like agitation or drowsiness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ketamine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-addictive way to ease pain during minor emergency procedures without strong opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (108 people) testing a single dose. Ketamine may cause side effects like dizziness or agitation, and the placebo group also receives standard anesthesia, so the added benefit may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 108 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2022

Expected to finish

May 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

7 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing Minor Procedure in the ED * Weight not to exceed 115kg Exclusion Criteria: * Altered Mental Status * Pregnancy * Breastfeeding * Acute head or eye injury * Intercranial Hypertension * Hx of seizures * Hx of chronic pain * Unstable vital signs * Allergy to Ketamine * Hepatic or Renal Insufficiency * Hx of Psychiatric Illness * Hx of alcohol/drug abuse

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abscess Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

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Abscess Minor laceration Pain, procedural

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

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