Ketamine tested as Fast-Acting treatment for suicidal crisis

NCT ID NCT02299440

Summary

This study tested whether ketamine, given as an infusion, could provide rapid relief from suicidal thoughts in people hospitalized for suicide risk. In this Phase 3 trial, 156 participants were randomly assigned to receive either ketamine or a placebo to see which was more effective at reducing suicidal thoughts within 24 hours after treatment. The goal was to find a fast-acting option for a critical mental health emergency.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHP - Hôpital Lariboisière

    Paris, 75010, France

  • CHRU de Lille - Hôpital Michel Fontan

    Lille, 59037, France

  • CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital Lapeyronie

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

  • CHRU de Tours - Clinique Psychiatrique Universitaire

    Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, 37540, France

  • CHU de Clermont Ferrand - Hôpital Gabriel-Montpied

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

  • CMME Centre Hospitalier Sainte Anne

    Paris, 75674, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne

    Paris, 75674, France

  • Clinique Les Sophoras

    Nîmes, 30000, France

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