🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-10
Ketamine and Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery (NCT05268562)
Impact of Ketamine Versus Propofol for Anesthetic Induction on Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Biomarkers in Cardiac Surgery
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase4 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the affects of ketamine use for anesthesia at the beginning of heart surgery on kidneys compared to the use of propofol.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota
Age range: 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 664-4580
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.