Intranasal Ketamine for Late-Life Depression and Suicidal Ideation

Brief Summary

The investigators of this study plan to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of repeated doses of intranasal ketamine in severely depressed patients who are at least 65 years of age and experiencing suicidal ideation. The results of the study could lead to development of new strategies for treating depression.

Intervention / Treatment

  • Drug: Ketamine
  • Drug: Placebo

Condition or Disease

  • Depression
  • Suicide
  • Suicidal Ideation

Phase

Study Design

Study type: Interventional
Status: Withdrawn
Study results: No Results Available
Age: 65 Years and older   (Older Adult)
Enrollment: 0 ()
Funded by: Other

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Clinical Trial Dates

Start date: Jul 15, 2020
Primary Completion: Jul 15, 2020
Completion Date: Jul 15, 2020
Study First Posted: Nov 20, 2014
Results First Posted: Aug 31, 2020
Last Updated: Mar 03, 2017

Sponsors / Collaborators

Lead Sponsor: N/A
Responsible Party: N/A

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All
Minimum Age: 65

More Details

NCT Number: NCT02295787
Other IDs: 2014D006212
Study URL: https://ClinicalTrials.gov/show/NCT02295787
Last updated: Jun 17, 2022