Can ketamine stop teen suicidal urges in days?
NCT ID NCT04592809
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether ketamine, a fast-acting drug, can reduce suicidal thoughts in teenagers more quickly than standard treatments. Fifty teens aged 13-18 who had recent suicidal events received either ketamine or midazolam twice weekly for two weeks, then were monitored for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if ketamine could prevent further suicidal crises.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketamine hydrochloride
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a fast-acting treatment to reduce suicidal thoughts in teenagers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Ketamine can cause side effects like dizziness or dissociation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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