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Official title Ketamine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06496750
What this study is testing
What is Ketamine Hydrochloride?
Ketamine Hydrochloride is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for substance use disorders.
Also referred to as Ketelar.
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
- This study aims to determine whether treatment response with IV ketamine is superior to treatment response with IV midazolam in adults with moderate to severe MUD. The study design is a 12-week randomized, double-blind, controlled trial comparing intravenous (IV) ketamine against IV midazolam, delivered over six weeks in 120 adults with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder (MUD).
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- 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 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Study participants must:
- Be 18 to 65 years old
- Be able to sufficiently understand, speak, and read English
- Be interested in reducing or stopping methamphetamine use
- Meet criteria for methamphetamine use disorder
You likely can't join if
- Study participants must not:
- Have been in a research study of pharmacological or behavioral treatment for addiction within 6 months prior to written informed consent
- Be currently in jail, prison, or inpatient overnight facility as required by court of law
- Have upcoming surgery planned or scheduled
- Be currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on conception, if biologically female Additional inclusion and exclusion criteria will be assessed...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Study participants must:
- Be 18 to 65 years old
- Be able to sufficiently understand, speak, and read English
- Be interested in reducing or stopping methamphetamine use
- Meet criteria for methamphetamine use disorder
- Use acceptable methods of contraception during participation in the study
- Study participants must not:
- Have been in a research study of pharmacological or behavioral treatment for addiction within 6 months prior to written informed consent
- Be currently in jail, prison, or inpatient overnight facility as required by court of law
- Have upcoming surgery planned or scheduled
- Be currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning on conception, if biologically female Additional inclusion and exclusion criteria will be assessed by the study investigators at the screening visit.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Leandro, California, United States
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Greenville, South Carolina, United States
- Dallas, Texas, United States
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 to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Leandro, California, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; New York, New York, United States; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Dallas, Texas, 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.