Ketamine for depression and alcohol use disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if ketamine can help people who have both depression and alcohol use disorder. You must be currently sober, have at least moderate depression, and be admitted to the hospital for addiction treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are currently not drinking alcohol (abstinent).
- You have at least moderate depression (no severe psychosis).
- You have alcohol dependence and are in inpatient addiction therapy.
- You do not have serious heart, liver, kidney, or lung problems.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not used illegal ketamine in the last 6 months.
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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