Ketamine and learning in eating disorders
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine can help people with anorexia nervosa learn new ways of thinking about food and body image during recovery. You may be eligible if you are a teenager or young adult currently hospitalized for malnutrition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 26 years old
- You have anorexia or atypical anorexia and are in the hospital for malnutrition
- Your psychiatric medications have been stable for at least one month
- You agree to use effective birth control for two weeks after receiving ketamine (if applicable)
- You have a regular doctor or therapist managing your care outside the hospital
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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