Recruiting PHASE1 Epilepsy

New treatment option for Epilepsy

Official title Understanding Ketamine's Dissociative Effects (KD Study)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04861051

What this study is testing

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for epilepsy.

Also referred to as Ketalar.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
The purpose of this study is to understand how ketamine brings about dissociative symptoms.
  • Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Patient in Stanford Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
  • Age \>18 years old.

You likely can't join if

  • Lifetime psychotic or bipolar disorder
  • Inability to speak, read or understand English
  • Pregnant or nursing females
  • Prior adverse ketamine response

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Palo Alto, California, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Palo Alto, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.