Clinical trials: Ketamine
Major Depressive Disorder
Ketamine in the Treatment of Depression
Depressed patients will be offered experimental treatment with a new, potentially fast-acting antidepressant called ketamine while being scanned by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the chemical effect of the drug.
- Trial name
- NCT01558063
- Testing
- Ketamine, Saline, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Emergence Delirium, Anesthesia
Effect of Different Drugs on Emergency Delirium in Preschool Age Patient
Emergence delirium (ED) was first described by Eckenhoff and colleagues in the 1960s and is defined in pediatric anesthesia as 'dissociated state of consciousness in which child is irritable, uncompromising, uncooperative…
- Trial name
- NCT07057193
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine group (D group), Ketamine group (K group), Midazolam group (M group)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Anesthesia
Different Dose of Esketamine Inhibiting Response to Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion
Objective To prospectively determine the median effective dose (ED50) of propofol for inhibiting a response to laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion when combined with different doses of esketamine in female patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06370130
- Testing
- Esketamine 0.2mg/kg, Esketamine 0.3mg/kg
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aerospace Center Hospital
Obesity, Bariatrics
Ketamine and Propofol Combination Versus Propofol for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Propofol is one of the most popular anesthetic drugs used for sedation during upper gastrointestinal endoscopies due to its quick onset and quick resolution of symptoms allowing patients to leave the hospital sooner.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Bariatrics, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Gastric Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT02643979
- Testing
- Ketofol, Propofol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Examining Mu Opioid Mechanisms of Ketamine's Rapid Effects in OCD (MKET2)
The purpose of this study is to understand how ketamine works in the brain to bring about a reduction in OCD symptoms.
- Trial name
- MKET2 (NCT05940324)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Naltrexone Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Dexmedetomidine Plus Esketamine Affect Postoperative Sleep Quality
The Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Esketamine Combined Infusion Quality of Sleep Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy
BACKGROUND: Some studies have revealed that intravenous dexmedetomidine and esketamine improve the quality of sleep after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06414941
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine administration, Dexmedetomidine plus low-dose esketamine administration, Dexmedetomidine plus high-dose esketamine administration
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anqing Municipal Hospital
Burn Unspecified Degree, Deep Sedation
Effects Of Different Anesthesia Applications On Mood, Depression, And Anxiety Levels In Burn Patients
Adequate and effective pain management and prevention of depression are essential in burn patients. This study aims to investigate the effects of ketamine sedation in burn patients in terms of mood disorders, depression, anxiety…
- Trial name
- NCT06165848
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi
Anesthesia
EEG Studies of Ketamine General Anesthesia
We are doing this research study to find out how and where ketamine acts in the brain. Ketamine is an anesthetic (a drug or agent used to decrease or eliminate the feeling of pain by putting you in an unconscious state).
- Trial name
- NCT03553758
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy
The Effects of Low Dose Ketamine on Cardiovascular Function
Low dose ketamine is used for pain management and for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Prior studies on low dose ketamine have noted short-term (minutes to hours) increases or decreases in blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT04429685
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Inhalation Anesthesia
Comparing Nebulized Ketamine,Nebulized Ketamine and Precedex and IM Ketamine for Analgesia in Pediatric Burn
The present study compares efficacy of nebulised ketamine and combination of nebulised dexmedetomidine and ketamine and intramuscular ketamine for procedural sedation and analgesia in pediatric burn injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07086690
- Testing
- Group (1): Patients will receive nebulized ketamine (2 mg/kg), Group (2): Patients will receive nebulized combination of dexmedetomidine and ketamine (1 μg/kg + 1 mg/kg), Patients will receive intramuscular ketamine (4 mg/kg, intramuscularly) 15 mins before starting the procedure.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Dexmedetomidine, Esketamine, Postoperative Pain and Recovery Quality
The Clinical Study of Dexmedetomidine and Esketamine Combined Infusion Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy
BACKGROUND: Some studies have revealed that intravenous dexmedetomidine and esketamine alleviated postoperative pain and improve the quality of recovery after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05283408
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine infusion, Co-administration dexmedetomidine and low-dose esketamine infusion, Co-administration dexmedetomidine and high-dose esketamine infusion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anqing Municipal Hospital
Emotions
Ketamine-Induced Brain Changes and Their Modulation by Lamotrigine
This study is firstly designed to investigate acute and delayed effects of a single dose of ketamine on functional brain changes during emotional and cognitive challenges and at rest.
- Trial name
- NCT04156035
- Testing
- Lamotrigine, Ketamine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Ketamine, Pecs Block, Topical Wound Instillation , Modefied Radical Mastectomy
Comparative Study of Ketamine Added to Bupivacaine in PECS Block Versus Topical Wound Instillation on Post Operative Analgesia in Modified Radical Mastectomy Surgery
Comparative study of ketamine added to bupivacaine in PECS block versus topical wound instillation on post operative analgesia in modified radical mastectomy surgery
- Trial name
- NCT05410158
- Testing
- Ketamine in PECS block versus topical wound instillation
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pediatric Sedation, Clonidine Sedation
Premedication in Children: a Clinical Trial Comparing Oral Ketamine and Oral Clonidine With Respect to Sedation Level and Opioid Consumption in Pediatrics Undergoing Elective Lower Abdominal Day-case Surgery.
Aim of the work Is to compare between oral ketamine and oral clonidine regarding the level of sedation pre and postoperatively in addition the need of opioids administration intraoperative in children undergoing elective lower…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Sedation, Clonidine Sedation, Ketamine Sedation
- Trial name
- NCT07461376
- Testing
- Oral Clonidine (OC)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Healthy
A Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasally Administered Esketamine in Healthy Participants
The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (what the body does to the medication) of intranasally (through the nose) administered esketamine in healthy participants.
- Trial name
- NCT01780259
- Testing
- Esketamine, Triazolam
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Acute Pain, Fractures
Comparing Ketamine and Morphine in the Treatment of Acute Fracture Pain
Opioid pain medications such as morphine and dilaudid are commonly used in emergency departments to treat pain in patients. Physicians are familiar with the side effects of these medications; the most concerning of which is…
- Trial name
- NCT02430818
- Testing
- ketamine, morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Headache, Intranasal Ketamine
"THINK Trial: Treatment of Headache With IntraNasal Ketamine: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine Versus Standard Therapy in the Management of Primary Headache Syndromes in the Emergency Department"
This is a randomized, single-blind, placebo controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of sub-dissociative dose ketamine versus standard care therapy for acute headache management of in patients presenting to the emergency…
- Trial name
- THINK (NCT03081416)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Normal saline, Metoclopramide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Opioid Use Disorder, Depressive Disorder
Ketamine for OUD and Comorbid Depression (OUDCD)
Methadone is a first-line, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Unfortunately, retention and adherence in methadone treatment is a major challenge.
- Trial name
- NCT05051449
- Testing
- Ketamine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Anesthesia
Propofol-fentanyl-ketamine (PFK) Combination Versus General Anesthesia Using Propofol and Fentanyl in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Procedures.
Conscious sedation provides adequate control of pain and anxiety for the majority of routine endoscopic procedures as well as adequate amnesia.
- Trial name
- NCT04473846
- Testing
- PK general anesthesia, PFK combination
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jordan
Healthy
A Mass Balance Study With a Microtracer Dose of 14C-esketamine in Healthy Male Participants
The purpose of this study is to determine the metabolic disposition of radiolabeled esketamine administered by the oral and intravenous routes in healthy male participants.
- Trial name
- NCT02674295
- Testing
- Esketamine 50 mg, Esketamine 20 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC