Could ketamine lift depression in veterans with Parkinson's?

NCT ID NCT06231563

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether a single dose of intravenous ketamine can quickly improve depression in 80 veterans with Parkinson's disease who haven't responded well to standard antidepressants. Researchers will also measure changes in brain flexibility and inflammation to understand how ketamine works. The goal is to gather evidence for a larger trial across multiple VA sites.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

    RECRUITING

    San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States

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