Ketamine for pain after major orthopedic surgery: drip vs. pump
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two ways of giving a medicine called ketamine to control pain after major bone or joint surgery. One method is a steady infusion (drip) through a vein, and the other is a patient-controlled pump (PCA) that lets you press a button for more medicine when you need it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) major bone or joint surgery
- You are in generally stable health (ASA class 1, 2, or 3)
- You do not have active kidney injury, liver failure, or active heart problems
- You are not pregnant
- You have not had a bad reaction to ketamine or opioid pain medicines before
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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