Could a low dose of ketamine curb opioid cravings?
NCT ID NCT06943859
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether low-dose ketamine can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms in adults starting methadone treatment for opioid use disorder. Fifty participants will receive either a low or very low dose of ketamine four times over two weeks. Researchers will track cravings, depression, pain, and sleep quality for 90 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Ketamine (low dose)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to reduce opioid cravings and help people stay in treatment longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants. The very low dose group acts as a comparison, so the benefit may be small or not last. Ketamine can cause side effects like dizziness or dissociation.
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University of Maryland Addiction Programs and Affiliated Clinics
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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