Ketamine improves pain relief and mood in chronic pain patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effects of Ketamine injections on chronic pain patients who also suffer from mood disorders. It collects pre-injection and post-injection data on pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression using validated scales. The study aims to determine if improved analgesia from Ketamine can lead to significant enhancements in mood and overall well-being. Data analysis will utilize various statistical methods to assess the significance of changes in patient scores.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* adult chronic pain patients
* associated mood disorder
* good treatment compliance
* associated chronic insomnia
* regular ketamine pain therapy injection
* consent for clinical record quality assurance review

Exclusion Criteria:

* severe cognitive disorder
* inability to provide consent
* major neuropsychiatric disorder
* cannabis use
* stimulant use
* substance abuse
* poor treatment compliance
* lack of ketamine pain therapy injection

Where it's running

• Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
  Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC — Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
• Study coordinator: Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC
• Email: salem.painclinic@gmail.com
• Phone: 17786286600

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.