Intranasal ketamine hydrochloride for Depressive Symptoms Mild to Moderate in Severity; Anxiety; Quality of Life (QOL); Caregiver Burden; Sleep Quality
This study is not yet recruiting in Switzerland. It is testing intranasal ketamine hydrochloride for Depressive Symptoms Mild to Moderate in Severity; Anxiety; Quality of Life (QOL); Caregiver Burden; Sleep Quality.
The public registry lists this study as not yet recruiting. Check the official record and ask the research team when recruitment may open.
Check recruitment and locations
Recruitment checked against the registry by HopeStage on . Registry information can change. Always confirm availability with the research team.
The overall study status can differ from each site's status. Open a country to see its locations and their registry status.
Switzerland · 1 site
- University Hospital ZurichZurich, Canton of ZurichSite status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether Intranasal ketamine hydrochloride may be useful for adults experiencing depression.
What would participation involve?
Participants may receive Intranasal ketamine hydrochloride, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in Switzerland.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adults with depression.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.
Your next step
Study sites are listed in the registry. Recruitment status can differ between sites. Ask the research team to confirm the location, any in-person visits, time commitment, costs or compensation, and participation criteria.
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?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Enrollment listed in the registry
- 100
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Sponsor type
- University
- Study type
- Drug
- Intervention type
- Medication / drug
- Study phase
- EARLY Phase 1An early first-in-human or very early safety study, usually focused on how a treatment behaves in the body.
- Locations
- Switzerland
- Age range
- Over 18 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT06665568
- Official title
- Keta-Care - Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Effects of Intranasal Ketamine Self-administration in Palliative Care Cancer Patients: an Open-label Feasibility Study
- Official source
- Official registry link
Want help reviewing this study?
For you
Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.
Ask the research team to explain the activities, time commitment, and follow-up involved.
Study sites are listed. Confirm the relevant site and any travel before making plans.
Not medical advice
Information from public sources. Are you the study sponsor? Contact us to update this page: hi@hopestage.com
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 involving Intranasal ketamine hydrochloride. Phase 1 studies usually focus mainly on safety, tolerability, dosage, and side effects. They often involve healthy volunteers, but not always. Some Phase 1 studies include people living with the target condition.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with depression; age range: Over 18 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
Does a loved one or caregiver need to be involved?
The public registry appears to mention a loved one, caregiver, or family involvement. Ask whether that person must participate, provide information, attend visits, or simply be available if needed. The study team must confirm what is required.
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 Zurich, which appears to be a university. 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 yet recruiting. Check the official record and ask the research team when recruitment may open.
Want to find a study that may fit you better?
Answer a few simple questions to explore HopeStage studies by condition, country, and situation.
Find a study that may fit me
