Skip to content

Is Analgesic Effect of Low Dose Ketamine-midazolam the Same as Morphine

Comparing Low Dose IV Ketamine-midazolam Versus IV Morphine Regarding ED Pain Control in Patients Sustaining Closed Limb Fracture(s)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01807429
Enrollment
236
Registered
2013-03-08
Start date
2012-12-31
Completion date
2013-02-28
Last updated
2013-03-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Closed Multiple Fractures of Upper and Lower Limbs

Keywords

Ketamine,, Midazolam,, Morphine,, visual analogue score

Brief summary

the investigators assessed the effects of low-dose IV ketamine-midazolam versus morphine on pain control in trauma patients with closed limb fracture(s); and also compared the incidence of adverse events (mainly cardio pulmonary ) between two groups.

Detailed description

this prospective, single blind, noninferiority trial randomized consecutive ED patients aged 18 to 60 years to two groups: receiving either 300-500 mcg ketamine plus 0.03 mg midazolam, or 0.05 to 0.1 mg morphine. Visual analogue score and adverse events were carefully verified during an interval of 30 minutes. Two hundreds, thirty six patients were selected, among whom were 207 males (87.3%), and 29 females (12.2%). The average age was 29±2, with extremes of 60 years and 18 years.the patients were divided into two groups: G1: 116 patients receiving ketamine-midazolam and G2: 120 patients receiving morphine alone.

Interventions

Ketamine 300-500mcg/kg plus midazolam 0.03 mg/kg once.

DRUGMorphine

morphine 0.05 mg/kg

Sponsors

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Between 18 and 60 years 2. Patients with closed limb fracture(s) 3. VAS score of at least 6

Exclusion criteria

1. Acute pulmonary infection 2. Previous coronary artery diseases,ACS,congestive heart failure, 3. suspected aortic dissection 4. History of uncontrolled hypertention or blood pressure \> 140/90mmHg 5. Brain injury with focal neurological deficit or loss of consciousness 6. Central nervous system mass lesion,hydrocephalus, or other states with increased intracranial pressure 7. Glaucoma and acute globe injury 8. History of porphyria 9. Previous hyperthyroidism or thyroid hormone replacement 10. Pregnancy or laction 11. Major psychiatric disorder 12. Previous allergic reaction to the agents administered in the study 13. Patient declined to provide written informed conse

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
VAPS30 minutesthe pain score was verified at the outset and every 10 minutes after administration of analgesics.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
HR,RR,SPO2,BP30 minutesthe variables were assessed for an interval of 30 minutes.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
adverse drug effects30 minutesthe patients were closely observed for any drug induced adverse events.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026