Ketamine for PTSD and Depression after Brain Injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether ketamine can help Veterans with both PTSD and depression who have also had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you have tried antidepressants before without success, this may be a new option to explore.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have had a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) that happened at least 3 months ago.
- You have tried at least one antidepressant that didn't work well enough for depression or PTSD.
- You cannot have had ketamine treatment in the last 6 months.
- You cannot have a severe alcohol or drug problem 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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