Music with ketamine for chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if listening to music during ketamine infusions helps reduce chronic pain better than ketamine alone. It is for people already getting ketamine infusions for non-cancer pain.
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Who can take part
- You have had chronic pain for at least 3 months that is not from cancer, and it is moderate to severe (4 or higher on a 0-10 scale).
- You are already prescribed ketamine infusions at the clinic and have had at least one session that went well.
- You can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer to fill out questionnaires (a loaner phone is available if needed).
- You do not have certain health conditions like uncontrolled heart disease, liver problems, psychosis, or substance abuse issues.
- You agree to avoid grapefruit juice on the days you get ketamine.
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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