Evaluating Ketamine Treatment Plans for Chronic Conditions
Official title: Understanding the Safety of Home Ketamine Treatment Plans for Chronic Conditions
Run by RIVER Foundation · NCT06038409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing different ways to use Ketamine for people with chronic pain, depression, and anxiety to see how well it works and if combining it with therapies like talk therapy or music helps improve their conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | RIVER Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Helena, Montana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06038409 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with identifiable chronic conditions who are currently receiving Ketamine treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are healthy and do not have any chronic conditions will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the efficacy of various off-label approaches to prescribing Ketamine for patients with chronic conditions such as chronic pain, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders. It will explore the impact of different administration methods (IV, IM, SubQ, Sublingual) and the influence of adjunct therapies like psychotherapy and music therapy on treatment outcomes. Additionally, the study will examine the relationship between Ketamine treatment and suicidal ideation, focusing on how chronic issues may improve with this treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing Ketamine treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been few studies comparing the impact of different Ketamine administration methods, this study's focus on adjunct therapies and their effects on outcomes is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Must have an identifiable chronic condition. Exclusion Criteria: Healthy population
Where it's running
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RIVER Telehealth
Helena, Montana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ed Lesofski
- Email: ed@riverofchange.org
- Phone: 406-465-9504
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.