Can ketamine stop teen suicide fast? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT04592809
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether ketamine, a fast-acting medication, can reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teenagers more quickly than standard treatments. Fifty adolescents aged 13 to 18 who had recently attempted suicide or had serious suicidal thoughts received either ketamine or a comparison drug (midazolam) twice a week for two weeks. Researchers tracked suicidal events like attempts or hospital visits over 12 weeks to see if ketamine offered faster relief.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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