Phase 4
Completed N=50
Efficacy of Ketamine for Improvement in Postoperative Pain Control After Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis
Idiopathic Scoliosis · Post-operative Pain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02651324 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Patient Satisfaction — 2.75; 2.92; 3.31; 3.13 score on a scale
◆ Published Evidence
No publication linked
No peer-reviewed publication reporting this trial's results has been linked yet. This can indicate results are unpublished — a known publication-bias signal. We re-check periodically.
Summary
This study hypothesizes that the addition of a low-dose ketamine infusion to usual post-operative pain management will improve pain control as evidenced by an improvement in post-operative pain scores for patients undergoing spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Patient Satisfaction |
2.75; 2.92; 3.31; 3.13 | — |
| SECONDARY Pain Score |
3.17; 3.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Opioid Use |
0.577; 0.83 | — |
| SECONDARY Length of Stay |
5.46; 5.52 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- ASA I, II, III
- Presenting for spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis
- English-speaking and able to give assent
Exclusion Criteria
- Any contraindication to ketamine
- Previous spinal surgery
- Opioid dependence
- Chronic pain condition
- Significant developmental delay
- Pregnancy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02651324). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.