A Pilot Clinical Trial of Oral Ketamine for Acute Pain Management After Amputation Surgery
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2021-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to test the safety of oral ketamine to treat acute pain
after amputation surgery. The objective of the proposed research is to conclusively determine
if oral ketamine is a safe alternative analgesic to opioid for acute pain in subjects
undergoing elective amputation of the lower extremity. All participants will receive oral
ketamine.