Low-dose ketamine for burn wound pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a low-dose ketamine infusion during burn wound dressing changes to see if it reduces pain. It might help people who are hospitalized with a thermal burn injury.
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Who can take part
- You are admitted to the hospital for a burn injury.
- You can give consent within 72 hours of admission.
- You can rate your pain on a 0–10 scale.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not pregnant or incarcerated.
- Your burned body surface area is less than 50%.
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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