Search / Trial NCT06236113

Low Dose Ketamine for Blunt Thoracic Trauma

Launched by NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE · Jan 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 08, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Blunt Thoracic Trauma

Description

Study Design: Randomized controlled double-blinded trial: Patients will then be randomized into one of two study groups. Both groups will receive a normal saline infusion for 48 hours of therapy. The treatment group will have ketamine added to their saline infusion via blinded pharmacy protocol to receive continuous infusion of ketamine at 0.1mg/kg/hour. The control group will receive only normal saline. Administration will occur via piggyback infusion in accordance with nursing policy. Setting/Participants: * North Memorial Health Hospital: patients on 5-South - Trauma Neuro Intensive Ca...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Males or females 18 years of age or older
  • * Diagnosis of 3 or more acute rib fractures related to blunt traumatic chest injury.
  • * Able to undergo consent procedure and give valid consent, or availability of family member to provide consent for the study
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Age \<18 years
  • * Cognitively impaired
  • * Pregnant or lactating females.
  • * Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) of ≤ 14 at time of admission
  • * Evidence of increased intraocular pressure
  • * Presence of acute coronary syndrome
  • * Diagnosed moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
  • * Evidence of uncontrolled intracranial hypertension
  • * History of seizures or stroke
  • * History of severe psychiatric disorders
  • * Allergy to ketamine
  • * Currently being treated, prior to admission, with opiate agonist/antagonist therapy
  • * Presence of poorly controlled hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and/or tachycardia on admission
  • * Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be inappropriate for study participation.

About North Memorial Health Care

North Memorial Health Care is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, North Memorial Health Care conducts a range of studies across various therapeutic areas, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals. The organization prioritizes patient safety and ethical standards, ensuring that all trials are conducted with the utmost integrity and in compliance with regulatory guidelines. By fostering collaboration and integrating cutting-edge research into clinical practice, North Memorial Health Care aims to contribute to the development of new treatments and enhance the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Locations

Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States

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