The Effect of Outpatient Ketamine Infusion on Chronic Neuropathic Pain and PTSD: A Prospective Randomized Design
This study is aimed to evaluate outpatient ketamine infusion within a military chronic neuropathic pain population and its effect on PTSD. Currently, this is a pilot study with 30 participants. Participants will be randomized to (1) a moderate dose ketamine, (2) moderate dose ketamine +Mg, or (3) a magnesium control group. Participants will complete self-reported pain and PTSD questionnaires throughout the \ 24-week study period. The outlined strategy will provide evidence for the utility of ketamine in neuropathic pain management and pain associated comorbidities within a military population.
• 18-70 years old with Chronic Neuropathic Pain \>= 3 months
• Biologic male or biologic female
• Women of childbearing age will be included if there are no plans of pregnancy within the study period, the participant agrees to actively utilize contraception throughout the study, and agrees to pregnancy tests
• Active Duty, Veterans, and retirees
• Ketamine naïve for 1 year
• Moderate Neuropathic pain Scale 4-7