RecruitingPhase 2NCT04600089

Ketamine in Patients Undergoing TEVAR Procedures Receiving NCI

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Study to Identify the Opioid-sparing Effects, and Pain-reduction Potential of Low Dose Ketamine on Patients Undergoing TEVAR Procedures Receiving NCI


Sponsor

Sam Tyagi

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Dec 8, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The objective of this study is to identify the opioid-sparing effects, and pain-reduction potential of low dose, sub-dissociative ketamine on patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedures receiving naloxone continuous infusion (NCI).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • willing to give informed consent
  • scheduled for elective thoracic aorta repair or thoracoabdominal aortic repair
  • requires naloxone continuous infusion for spinal prophylaxis

Exclusion Criteria5

  • allergy to ketamine, acetaminophen, or fentanyl
  • diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • history of hydrocephalus or central nervous system mass
  • incarcerated individuals
  • pregnant or lactating individuals

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Interventions

DRUGKetamine

Continuous ketamine infusion at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg/hr, initiated at the induction of anesthesia and continued for 48 hours postoperatively.

DRUGSaline

Saline infusion


Locations(1)

University of Kentucky Medical Center

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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