RecruitingNCT06419439
Ketamine infusion and behavioral support for veterans with back pain and depression
About this title
Read the official source — NCT06419439Medication studyAges 18+United States
Understand this study
Who could participate?
The study seeks veterans with persistent lower back pain that interferes with daily life and significant depressive symptoms. The protocol also requires an adult to drive participants home after ketamine treatments.
What does the protocol involve?
The protocol includes an initial pilot and a later comparison of ketamine infusions followed by a brief behavioural intervention with a group receiving minimally enhanced usual care only.
- Listed locations
- Ann ArborSee all locations and recruitment
- Study phase
- Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
What to know before participating
A point to clarify
This summary does not cover all risks or eligibility requirements. What risks or changes to my care would apply to me?
Things to check before joining
Study start dateStarted: December 3, 2025
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrollment listed in the registry
- 44
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
- Sponsor type
- Government agency
- Study type
- Drug
- Intervention type
- Behavioural, Drug
- Study phase
- Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
- Locations
- United States
- Age range
- Over 18 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT06419439
- Official title
Show the full official title
Ketamine-assisted Integrative Treatment for Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain and Comorbid Depression
Recruitment & locations
Currently recruitingA study may be recruiting, but some locations may no longer be accepting participants. Confirm availability with the research team.
Ann Arbor
Site status as listed in the registry
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, Ann Arbor · Currently recruiting
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Questions about this study
Who is behind this study?
The study sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, a government agency.
Does this study involve medication?
Yes. The study involves medication, including Ketamine hydrochloride.
Who could participate?
The study seeks veterans with persistent lower back pain that interferes with daily life and significant depressive symptoms. The protocol also requires an adult to drive participants home after ketamine treatments.
Is this study still recruiting?
The registry lists this study as recruiting.
