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Post-op Ketamine Study

Not Applicable
Conditions
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03865550
Lead Sponsor
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to establish the effect of sub-anesthetic dosing of ketamine with spinal anesthesia during total knee arthroplasty on post-operative pain and narcotic consumption. We hypothesize that sub-anesthetic ketamine will decrease post-operative pain and narcotic consumption and may secondarily lead to shorter lengths of stay, faster rehabilitation, improved postoperative outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 - 85 years of age
  • ASA I - IV
  • Undergoing primary unilateral elective total knee arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
  • BMI over 40*
  • Contraindication or allergy to opioid pain medication or ketamine*
  • Daily opioid use for pain control before surgery in excess of systemic morphine equivalent to 10 mg*
  • Ejection fraction (EF) less than 30%
  • Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min*
  • History of chronic liver failure
  • Desire for nerve block or general anesthesia
  • Any neurologic or psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia)
  • Prior surgery on ipsilateral knee within the last 6 months
  • Alcohol abuse

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
KetamineKetamine Injectable Solution-
PlaceboIsotonic saline-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain as reported on Visual Analog ScaleUp to 6 weeks post-operatively

VAS pain reported 0-100mm

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rothman Institute

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Rothman Institute
🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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