Ketamine shows promise for teens with stubborn depression

NCT ID NCT05045378

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested if low-dose ketamine can quickly help teenagers whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Researchers enrolled 12 teens aged 13-19 with treatment-resistant depression. They measured changes in depression scores to see if ketamine works better than a placebo.

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Locations

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

    Taipei, 112, Taiwan

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