Ketamine for nerve pain and PTSD in military personnel
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether ketamine infusions can help with ongoing nerve pain and PTSD symptoms. It's for active-duty service members, veterans, and retirees who have had moderate nerve pain for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have nerve pain (like burning or shooting) that has lasted at least 3 months.
- You rate your nerve pain as moderate—usually between 4 and 7 on a 0-to-10 scale.
- You are an active-duty service member, a veteran, or a military retiree.
- You have not had ketamine in the past year.
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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