Tests treatment safety and results for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Official title Ketamine in OCD: Efficacy and Effects on Stress and Cognition
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05577585
What this study is testing
What is Ketamine 50 MG/ML Blinded?
Ketamine 50 MG/ML Blinded is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Also referred to as Randomized Controlled Phase Intervention 1.
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 main goal of this trial is to demonstrate therapeutic efficacy of low dose ketamine in patients with OCD. We expect that ketamine will alleviate symptoms in the hours following application, but also - if effective - that the anti-OCD effects might last for several days after a single infusion.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
- Primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- A score of 16 or higher on the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale and ability to provide written informed consent
- At least one previous treatment for OCD
You likely can't join if
- Experimental Group:
- Any history of current or past psychotic disorder
- A manic episode within the preceding three years
- Current or unstable remitted substance abuse or dependence except nicotine
- Pregnancy or elevated risk of becoming pregnant during study duration (desire to have children) and refusal to utilize a proper method of...
- Any current severe personality disorder except comorbid anankastic personality disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- Primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- A score of 16 or higher on the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale and ability to provide written informed consent
- At least one previous treatment for OCD
- Experimental Group:
- Any history of current or past psychotic disorder
- A manic episode within the preceding three years
- Current or unstable remitted substance abuse or dependence except nicotine
- Pregnancy or elevated risk of becoming pregnant during study duration (desire to have children) and refusal to utilize a proper method of contraception
- Any current severe personality disorder except comorbid anankastic personality disorder
- Morbus Raynaud
- Inability to follow the study protocol or adhere to operational requirements
- Current and unstable suicidality
- Unstable hypertension
- Untreated hyperthyroidism
- Any unstable cardiovascular disease
- Untreated disorders severely affecting the HPA-axis (M.Addison, M.Cushing)
- Current pharmacological therapy severely affecting the HPA-axis like corticosteroids or ACTH Exclusion Criteria Treatment as Usual Group:
- Any history of current or past psychotic disorder
- A manic episode within the preceding three years
- Current or unstable remitted substance abuse or dependence except nicotine
- Any current severe personality disorder except comorbid anankastic personality disorder
- Current and unstable suicidality
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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