Clinical trials
Esketamine clinical trials
Below are recruiting esketamine clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 57 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07369102RecruitingPhase 4
Esketamine with or without talk therapy for tough depression
This trial tests if adding a type of talk therapy called integration therapy helps esketamine work better for people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. You'll receive esketamine, and some people also get guided sessions to reflect on their experiences.
San JuanAges 21–65 - NCT06997549Recruiting
Review of mental health treatment outcomes
This study looks back at information from a large database of people who received mental health treatments. It aims to understand how well treatments worked and what factors influenced outcomes.
Malvern, PennsylvaniaAges 5–100 - NCT03756961Recruiting
Opioid-free care plan for people having weight-loss surgery
This trial studies whether an opioid-free or opioid-sparing care pathway can improve comfort and outcomes for adults undergoing laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. It may help people avoid side effects from opioid pain medicines while still managing pain safely.
Lindesberg, Region ÖrebroAges 18 years+ - NCT04480918Recruiting
Registry for people with depression or bipolar to receive psychiatry care
This is a patient registry that enrolls people being evaluated for treatment options from an Interventional Psychiatry Service. It helps track patients with depression, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant OCD who are suitable for these psychiatry treatments.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06278779RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of ketamine for stubborn depression
This study compares two forms of ketamine to see which works better for depression that hasn't improved with at least two other antidepressants. If you've tried multiple antidepressants without success, this trial might help find a more effective treatment.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06744361RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine after cardiac arrest to protect the brain
This trial tests whether the sedative drug ketamine, given after a cardiac arrest, can help protect the brain. It's for people whose heart stopped outside the hospital due to a shockable rhythm and who needed a breathing tube placed by emergency responders.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06784388RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Deep brain stimulation for tough-to-treat depression
This early trial tests a personalized deep brain stimulation (DBS) approach for people with major depression that hasn't improved with at least two different antidepressants. DBS uses small electrodes placed in the brain to adjust mood-related circuits.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07422519Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests whether using a virtual reality mindfulness program, added to your usual depression care, can help people whose depression hasn't responded to standard treatments.
BarcelonaAges 18–74 - NCT05212571Enrolling by invitation
IV esketamine to improve long-term pain in CRPS
This study looks at whether giving esketamine through a vein can help reduce long-term pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). You may be able to join if your CRPS diagnosis matches specific international criteria and you can safely take the study medicine.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esketamine?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 57 recruiting esketamine studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a esketamine trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a esketamine trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.