Stanford scientists probe Ketamine's Mind-Altering effects
NCT ID NCT05962424
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how ketamine causes feelings of dissociation (feeling detached from yourself or reality). Researchers will give ketamine to 120 psychiatric inpatients and measure their dissociative symptoms using a standard scale. The goal is to understand the brain circuits involved, not to treat any condition.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient in clinical neuro inpatient units at Stanford Medical Center * Age \>18 years old * Female participants are expected to use an effective method of birth control throughout the study which includes: hormonal methods (birth control pills, patches, injections, vaginal ring or implants), barrier methods (condom or diaphragm) used with spermicide, intrauterine device (IUD), or abstinence (no sex) Exclusion Criteria: * Lifetime psychotic disorder * Pregnant or nursing females * Prior adverse ketamine response * Use of ketamine in past 7 days
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Locations
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94306, United States
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