Intranasal Ketamine for Late-Life Depression and Suicidal Ideation

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.

The study was withdrawn due to a lack of funding.

Topic Depression Suicidality
Compound Placebo Ketamine
Country United States of America
Visit trial
Status Withdrawn
Results Published
Start date 07 January 2015
End date 07 January 2015
Chance of happening 0%
Phase Phase IV
Design Blinded
Type Interventional
Generation First
Participants 0
Sex All
Age 65- 99
Therapy No

Trial Details

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.

NCT Number NCT02295787

Sponsors & Collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital
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Measures Used

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) is a multiple item questionnaire used to provide an indication of depression, and as a guide to evaluating recovery. The scale consists of 17 items which each item being scoring on a 3 or 5 point scale. The higher the score, the more likely a person is depressed.

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