Ketamine for pain after open-heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving ketamine during heart surgery can help prevent long-term pain. It may help patients who are having planned, non-emergency open-heart surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are having planned open-heart surgery (not an emergency).
- You are in good general health for your age (ASA II-III).
- You do not take strong painkillers like opioids or medications for depression or psychosis.
- You do not have long-term nerve pain, diabetes-related nerve problems, or serious liver/kidney issues.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
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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