Study ketamine effects on brain sensations in adults
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This Phase 1 study tests how ketamine changes “dissociative” experiences—feelings of being disconnected from thoughts or surroundings—in adults. You may be helping researchers better understand ketamine’s effects, which could guide safer future uses.
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Who can take part
- You are currently a patient in the Stanford Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- You are over 18 years old
- You have never had a lifetime history of psychosis or bipolar disorder
- You can speak, read, and understand English
- You are not pregnant and not breastfeeding
- You have not had a bad reaction to ketamine before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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