Ketamine therapy to reduce stress after severe burns
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether ketamine-assisted therapy (a medication combined with counseling) can help people recover emotionally after suffering severe burn injuries. The goal is to reduce stress, anxiety, and trauma symptoms during healing.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years old
- Burn injury covering more than 15% of your body surface area
- Moderate to severe stress symptoms after your burn injury (measured by a standard survey)
- No serious heart conditions, seizure disorder, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- No personal or close family history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or psychosis
- Able to travel safely to outpatient visits and have reliable housing and support
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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