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Ketorolac clinical trials
We’re tracking 37 recruiting studies that include Ketorolac, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07141589Recruiting
Comparing pain relievers added to numbing for eye surgery
This study compares two medicines (fentanyl and ketorolac) added to the numbing injection used during eye surgery. The goal is to see which one works better to reduce pain and make the surgery more comfortable.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06160778RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two pain medicines for kids with belly pain
This study compares two common pain relievers—ketorolac and morphine—given through an IV to children with acute abdominal pain. It aims to find which works better and has fewer side effects for this condition.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 6–17 - NCT07743606Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Pain medicine after lower back fusion surgery
This study tests whether taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen after lumbar spine fusion surgery is safe and helps with pain without affecting bone healing. It may offer an alternative to stronger pain medicines.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07487246RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study for abortion dilator placement
This study tests whether combining two medications (lidocaine and ketorolac) given as a shot around the cervix can help with pain when placing small sticks (dilators) to prepare for an abortion procedure. If you are 16–24 weeks pregnant and planning an abortion, this trial may help you feel less discomfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07368738Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
IV Pain Meds for Shock Wave Lithotripsy
This study tests whether giving two pain relievers—acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ketorolac (an anti-inflammatory)—through an IV during shock wave lithotripsy helps control pain better than standard care. You may qualify if you need this kidney stone procedure and don't have certain health conditions.
Saint John, New BrunswickAges 19 years+ - NCT07185724RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac for fresh embryo transfer in IVF
This trial tests whether a medicine called ketorolac (a type of NSAID, similar to ibuprofen) can improve outcomes when you have a fresh embryo transfer during IVF. It may help reduce cramping or inflammation that could affect implantation.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–37 - NCT07037888RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac for pain after hip arthroscopy
This study tests whether ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), helps manage pain after hip surgery. It may offer an opioid-sparing option for patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–89 - NCT06968806RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ketorolac for improving recovery after aortic dissection surgery
This trial tests whether ketorolac, a common pain reliever, can improve outcomes and prognosis for people having emergency surgery for a type A aortic dissection. If you are eligible and choose to join, you may receive ketorolac in addition to standard care.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06853327Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ketorolac for pain during IUD insertion
This study tests if a pain-relief medicine, ketorolac, helps reduce pain when getting an IUD placed. It might be an option if you are planning to have an IUD inserted.
Hillsborough, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06819956RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose ketorolac for pain in the ICU
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the pain medicine ketorolac can safely control pain for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). If you are in the ICU and have pain, this study might help find a better way to treat it.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06653400RecruitingPhase 1
Pain relief medicine for office hysteroscopy
This study tests if adding ketorolac (a pain reliever) to lidocaine (a numbing medicine) can reduce pain during a hysteroscopy. If you are scheduled for this procedure, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06513208RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac for pain after lower back fusion surgery
This trial tests if a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called ketorolac can help reduce pain after lower back fusion surgery. It is for people who are having elective surgery to fuse one or two bones in their lower back.
Towson, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT06201676RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose short-term ketorolac to cut opioid use after bone surgery
This study tests whether giving a low dose of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called ketorolac for a short time after orthopedic surgery can reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. It is for people who have broken bones that need surgery with metal plates, screws, or rods.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06158620RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nasal spray for pain after ureter stent placement
This trial tests whether a nasal spray form of the painkiller ketorolac can safely reduce pain from a ureteral stent after stone surgery. If you are having a ureteroscopy with stent placement, this might help you manage discomfort without stronger medications.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06150898RecruitingPhase 2
Ketorolac and pregabalin for estrogen receptor positive breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether two medications, ketorolac (a pain reliever) and pregabalin (a nerve pain drug), can help treat estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer when taken before surgery. It may offer better pain control and possibly improve cancer outcomes.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–70 - NCT06081101RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Comparing two injections for sacroiliac joint pain
This trial compares two types of pain-relieving injections for sacroiliac joint pain. One is a common anti-inflammatory (ketorolac), and the other is a steroid. The goal is to see which works better and lasts longer.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05543785Recruiting
Ketorolac pain block for lower-limb surgery with a tourniquet
This trial looks at whether a ketorolac pain medicine given directly to the leg during surgery can reduce pain after lower-limb orthopedic operations. It may help people who are having one leg operated on with spinal anesthesia and a tourniquet, but it has several safety limits.
Al MansurahAges 19–60 - NCT05292339RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac shot for painful hand and arm tendon/joint problems
This trial studies whether a ketorolac injection can safely reduce pain and symptoms from certain shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist tendon or joint conditions. It may help people who haven’t had surgery for the problem yet.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04771156RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac pain relief during cleft palate repair
This trial tests whether ketorolac (a pain medicine similar to other NSAIDs) helps control pain during palatoplasty, the surgery to repair a cleft palate. It may help make recovery more comfortable for people having their first palate repair.
Houston, TexasAges 6 months+ - NCT04040452RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous versus intermittent ketorolac for kids’ heart surgery pain
This study compares two ways of giving ketorolac (a pain medicine) to young children after heart surgery—continuous drip versus doses at set times. It aims to find which approach controls pain better with fewer side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 3 months–4.9 years - NCT03825809RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Non-narcotic pain medicine after labral shoulder surgery
This trial studies whether a non-narcotic pain plan after labral (shoulder) surgery can control pain as well as or better than usual treatment. It may help patients avoid opioid (narcotic) pain medicines after surgery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07840183RecruitingPhase 4
Epidural versus other pain relief for open ventral hernia repair
This study compares two ways to manage pain after hernia repair surgery: using an epidural (a small tube in your back that delivers pain medicine) versus other pain medications that aim to reduce opioid use. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and helps you recover more comfortably.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06395428RecruitingPhase 4
Haloperidol for severe back pain in the ER
This study tests whether the medication haloperidol, given in the emergency room, can help relieve severe back pain that started on its own (not from an injury). It compares haloperidol to a common pain reliever called ketorolac.
Kalamazoo, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT07773155RecruitingPhase 4
Pain control after hand or wrist surgery: nerve block with or without ketorolac
This study tests two different pain relief methods after hand or wrist surgery: a nerve block alone versus a nerve block plus an anti-inflammatory medication called ketorolac. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain control with fewer side effects.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
What Ketorolac is being studied for
Conditions with recruiting Ketorolac studies.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Ketorolac?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 37 recruiting studies that include Ketorolac, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Ketorolac trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is Ketorolac an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Ketorolac or a specific trial is right for you.
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