Ketamine shot for suicidal distress in the emergency room
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a single ketamine injection can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people waiting to be admitted to the psychiatric unit. Ketamine is a fast-acting medication that may help calm the mind during a crisis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the Evanston Hospital emergency room and waiting to be admitted to the psychiatric unit.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder with psychosis.
- You are not currently in the ER because of a suicide attempt that caused physical harm.
- You do not have a current or significant history of substance abuse.
- You have not had a bad reaction to ketamine or esketamine before.
- You do not have unstable vital signs (like high blood pressure that is not controlled).
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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