Brain scans reveal why ketamine works better for some depressed patients

NCT ID NCT02122562

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at why a single low dose of ketamine helps some people with hard-to-treat depression more than others. Researchers will use brain scans to measure brain chemical changes in 60 adults with depression, comparing those with and without a family history of alcohol use disorder. The goal is to understand how ketamine works in the brain to develop more personalized depression treatments.

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  • University of Iowa Health Care

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    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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