Ketamine with therapy for hard-to-treat depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether a combination of ketamine and talk therapy can help people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. You will receive ketamine in a safe, supervised setting while working with a therapist.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have depression that hasn't improved after trying at least two different antidepressants in the last two years
- You do not have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or a history of psychosis
- You do not have a history of substance abuse (past use of psychedelics is okay)
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain heart or weight conditions
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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