Efficacy of Ketamine for Improvement in Postoperative Pain Control After Spinal Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis

About This Study

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.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

• •Ketamine
• •Placebo

Eligibility

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

Study Locations (1)