Can ketamine help new moms after C-Section? early study suspended
NCT ID NCT06767566
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This Phase 1 study aims to understand how the body processes ketamine after a cesarean delivery, and whether it can help with postpartum depression and pain. Fifty participants will receive a low-dose ketamine infusion, and researchers will measure drug levels and side effects. The study is currently suspended, and its main goal is to gather information, not to prove a cure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ketamine (Ketalar)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand how to use ketamine more effectively for postpartum depression and pain after cesarean delivery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 50 participants. It is currently suspended, and its main goal is to measure drug levels, not to prove treatment effectiveness. Side effects from ketamine are possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States