PCORI Comparative Effectiveness Study-Esketamine (Spravato) vs. Ketamine-Equivalence Study
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to compare the relative effectiveness, acceptability, and side effects of ketamine delivered through an IV (a drip into the arm) which is not currently FDA approved for use in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and Esketamine (Spravato®), taken as a nasal spray which has received FDA approval for use in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in the treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The study will look a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Conditions: Depression
The OBSERVE Protocol
Recruiting
This observational protocol is intended to provide long-term follow-up data on patients initiating or continuing treatment with either Spravato® or IV ketamine. This can provide us information on the patient acceptability and satisfaction, patterns of use, long-term effectiveness, and safety of the two approaches. This 5-year, 6-site study will enroll 450 total patients. The sites will comprise 3 academic medical centers and 3 community psychiatric practices.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/02/2025
Locations: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Conditions: Major Depression Disorder
Glutamatergic Adaptation to Stress as a Mechanism for Anhedonia and Treatment Response With Ketamine
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of ketamine on decision-making and emotion processing in a sample of individuals diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/18/2025
Locations: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder