Subcutaneous ketamine infusion in palliative care people with advanced life limiting illnesses for major depressive disorder: A phase II feasibility study
This study was terminated in Australia. It focuses on depression.
Depression, Advanced life limiting illnessesDrugFrom 18 Years to No limit
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In plain English
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What the source says
The registry describes this research topic: “Low dose individually-tailored subcutaneous ketamine infusion for the treatment of depression in palliative care patients”. This is an interventional study. The registry lists a target sample size of 32. Recruitment status at the registry update of 2022-05-23: terminated. Read the original description and eligibility criteria, and confirm the practical details with the study team.
What should you check before joining?
Check the full criteria in the official source. Ask the team to confirm recruitment, locations, visits, risks and participation requirements.
Your next step
Check the study details
Check the official source, then confirm these points with the research team.
Where are visits, can any be remote, and how much time is needed?
Costs and support
What costs, reimbursement or compensation apply?
Before joining
Questions to ask before joining
What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Study clarity
Things to check before joining
Study start dateSeptember 16, 2019
Recruitment status
Terminated
Enrollment listed in the registry
10
Sponsor
University of Technology Sydney
Sponsor type
University
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
Locations
Australia
Age range
From 18 Years to No limit
Official registry ID
ACTRN12618001586202
Official title
Subcutaneous ketamine infusion in palliative care patients with advanced life limiting illnesses for major depressive disorder: A phase II pilot feasibility study
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Australia · 4 sites
Calvary Health Care Sydney Ltd
Kogarah
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Braeside Hospital
Prairiewood
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Sacred Heart Hospice
Darlinghurst
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Liverpool Hospital
Liverpool
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
In practice
For you
Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.
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FAQ
Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
Does this study involve a medication?
This appears to be a medication / drug study. Phase 2 studies usually explore whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with depression; age range: From 18 Years to No limit. The criteria appear strict, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?
If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by University of Technology Sydney, which appears to be a university. The listed contact or investigator is Linda Brown. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.
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