Esketamine for better sleep after spinal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a low-dose medicine called esketamine (related to ketamine) can help improve sleep after spinal surgery. It is for adults having planned spinal surgery under general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in good or fairly good health (ASA I, II, or III).
- You are scheduled for spinal surgery that will last less than 4 hours.
- You are not allergic to ketamine or esketamine.
- You do not have severe organ problems or trouble communicating.
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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