Ketamine to help recovery after breathing machine use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding ketamine to sedation medications helps patients recover better after they no longer need a breathing machine in the hospital. Researchers want to see if it reduces confusion and speeds up healing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You need a breathing machine (ventilator) started unexpectedly in the hospital
- You need continuous sedation (calming medications through an IV) for more than 6 hours
- You do not have a recent brain injury, stroke, heart attack, or serious brain infection
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You are not already in another drug trial or taking 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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