Could a low dose of ketamine ease anxiety in pancreatic cancer?
NCT ID NCT05086250
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a low dose of oral ketamine can safely help with anxiety in people with pancreatic cancer. Twenty participants will receive both ketamine and a placebo at different times to compare effects. The main goal is to see if such a study is even possible, not to prove the treatment works.
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 this works, it could point toward a new way to manage anxiety in people with pancreatic cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study with only 20 people. It is designed mainly to see if the idea is feasible, not to prove ketamine works. Side effects are possible.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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