Ketamine for severe traumatic brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a low dose of ketamine can help people with severe traumatic brain injury by reducing brain pressure and improving oxygen levels. If you have a brain monitor in place and meet safety criteria, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must have a severe traumatic brain injury that requires a small tube in your skull to measure brain pressure and oxygen.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You cannot have a known allergy to ketamine.
- You cannot have a very fast heart rate (over 120 beats per minute) that doesn't go away.
- You cannot have a history of schizophrenia or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Your blood pressure and brain readings must be within certain stable ranges.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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