Ketamine plus talk therapy shows promise for stubborn depression

NCT ID NCT07706478

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a treatment called ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for people with treatment-resistant depression. Participants receive intravenous ketamine along with psychological support and integration sessions. The goal is to see if this combination helps improve emotional processing and leads to lasting relief from depression.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
ketamine combined with psychotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with depression that hasn't responded to standard therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, open-label trial with no placebo group, so results may be influenced by expectation. Ketamine can cause side effects like dissociation and blood pressure changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

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