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New treatment option for Pain, Procedural
Official title Ketamine as a Supplement to Local Anesthesia for Minor Procedures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06284473
What this study is testing
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for pain, procedural.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This trial is a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial of adults and children (ages 7 to less than 70 years). Patients who present to the ED and who undergo minor bedside procedures that require local anesthesia will be divided into two groups: The first group will be treated with 0.7 mg/kg intranasal ketamine as well as standard local anesthesia for the procedure (treatment cohort).
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Undergoing Minor Procedure in the ED
- Weight not to exceed 115kg
You likely can't join if
- Altered Mental Status
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Acute head or eye injury
- Intercranial Hypertension
- Hx of seizures
See the full eligibility criteria
- Undergoing Minor Procedure in the ED
- Weight not to exceed 115kg
- 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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Maywood, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 7 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Maywood, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.