Continuation Intravenous Ketamine Major Depressive Disorder
ID Number 06-1225
Principal Investigator(s)James Murrough
Department(s) or Division(s)
Psychiatry
Description
The purpose of this study is to test the antidepressant effect of ketamine when given repeatedly over a period of 1 week, as well as the use of Lithium as a relapse-prevention strategy for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) who respond to an initial series of ketamine infusions. Ketamine is a Food and Drug Administration approved anesthetic (a drug used to produce loss of consciousness before and during surgery). Ketamine is not approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder and is considered experimental in this study.
One may qualify to take part in this research study if s/he has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) and has not responded to past treatments. Participation in this study is expected to last at least 1 week. Eligible participants will receive treatment at no cost and compensation for their time.
Contact Information
Cara Levitch
(212) 241-3116
cara.levitch@mssm.edu
Recruiting Patients: Yes