Could a Low-Dose ketamine infusion beat MS fatigue?

NCT ID NCT05378100

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether a single low-dose ketamine infusion can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. About 110 adults with MS-related fatigue will receive either ketamine or a mild sedative (midazolam) as a placebo. The study measures changes in fatigue scores over time to see if ketamine offers meaningful relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ketamine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for fatigue in multiple sclerosis, improving daily energy and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (110 people) with an active placebo, so results may not be conclusive. Ketamine can cause side effects like dizziness or dissociation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States