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Subcutaneous Ketamine for Postoperative Pain Relief in Rwanda: a Randomized Control Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Ketamine and Saline for Post Operative Pain and Pain. Completed, enrolled 61 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A randomized double blind control trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous ketamine for control of post operative pain in low resource settings.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will receive a subcutaneous injection of ketamine (at a dose of 1mg/kg) immediately following surgery, the evening after surgery, and every 12 hours thereafter for a total of 5 injections.
Patients will receive a subcutaneous injection of saline (at a dose of 0.02cc/kg) immediately following surgery, the evening after surgery, and every 12 hours thereafter for a total of 5 injections.