A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study Evaluating Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion During Burn Wound Care for Pain Relief and Opioid Reduction

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether adding a low-dose ketamine infusion during burn wound care can safely relieve pain and reduce opioid use compared to the current standard treatment with fentanyl and midazolam. This phase 4 randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blind study aims to improve pain management for patients with burn injuries. The study is sponsored by the University of Tennessee and focuses on assessing analgesia and opioid consumption during wound care procedures. Participants will receive either a ketamine infusion at 0.3 mg/kg/hr or a saline placebo. The infusion starts one hour before wound care, continues during the procedure, and lasts for one hour afterward. Two study arms compare ketamine to placebo to determine if ketamine provides better pain relief and reduces opioid needs. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for pain levels using numeric rating scales and opioid consumption for up to seven days after enrollment. Safety and pain relief will be assessed to understand the effects of ketamine in this setting. The trial includes follow-up visits and evaluations to track outcomes and adverse events over this period.

Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion During Burn Wound Care