Shock therapy or ketamine? landmark study battles suicide crisis
NCT ID NCT06034821
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study compares two rapid treatments—electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine—for adults with severe suicidal depression. Researchers will enroll 1,500 people aged 18 to 90 to see which approach works better and faster. The goal is to quickly reduce suicidal thoughts and improve mood.
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Locations
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Center for Addiction and Mental Health (University of Toronto)
Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1H4, Canada
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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McLean Hospital
Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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UC San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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