South West Sydney Local Health District
Clinical trials sponsored by South West Sydney Local Health District, explained in plain language.
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New hope for dual struggle: ketamine therapy tested for alcohol and depression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small, early-stage study is testing whether combining the medication ketamine with talk therapy is safe and helpful for people dealing with both alcohol use disorder and major depression. Twenty participants will receive ketamine doses alongside cognitive-behavioral therapy …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: South West Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Weekly shot tested to curb drinking and shed pounds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a weekly injection called Tirzepatide, combined with a computer-based therapy program, can help adults who struggle with heavy drinking and are also overweight or obese. The main goal is to see if this approach reduces the number of days people drink heav…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: South West Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC