Craniotomy Pain Management: S-Ketamine Study

We are investigating whether adding s-ketamine to standard pain relief helps reduce opioid use and improve pain control after craniotomy in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.

What diseases are being studied?

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Who can participate in the clinical trial?

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What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Esketamine
Esketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant substance used to relieve depression symptoms when other treatments haven't worked.
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride is a substance used to replace salts and fluids in the body and to clean or irrigate wounds and nasal passages.

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

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Maastricht University Medical Center+
Neurosurgery
Maastricht, Netherlands
Sponsor: Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

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