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NCT02651324 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Efficacy of Ketamine for Improvement in Postoperative Pain Control After Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Albany Medical College.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
NCT02651324: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Albany Medical College.
NCT02651324 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Albany Medical College. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02651324, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Albany Medical College.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
All the patients and parent will fill out a survey grading their level of satisfaction with their post-operative pain management. Patient Satisfaction Score from a scale of 1 - 4 was used - 1. Unsatisfied 2. Moderately satisfied 3 - Generally satisfied 4 - Very satisfied No other subscales were included.
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo
- DRUG Ketamine
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT02651324 record still lists
NCT02651324 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT02651324 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02651324 about?
NCT02651324 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of Ketamine for Improvement in Postoperative Pain Control After Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis". 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.
What is the current status of trial NCT02651324?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2013-05. Estimated completion is 2017-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02651324?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Ketamine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02651324?
This trial is sponsored by Albany Medical College, which has 52 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02651324's enrollment target sits among peer trials
50 1255th of 2000 higher than 678 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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