Ketamine for Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder

We are studying whether ketamine can help adults with depression and alcohol use disorder during their addiction treatment. The trial will also look at the safety of this treatment approach.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Ketalar
Ketalar is a medicine used to put people to sleep for surgeries and medical procedures.
Midazolam Accord
Midazolam Accord is a short-acting sedative used to calm and make patients drowsy for medical procedures or before anesthesia.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Ketamine
Ketamine is a fast-acting anesthetic substance used to induce anesthesia, relieve severe pain, and sometimes help with treatment-resistant depression.
Midazolam
Midazolam is a substance that produces sedation and reduces anxiety, often used to calm patients before procedures or help control seizures.
Midazolam Hydrochloride
Midazolam hydrochloride is a substance that produces short-term sedation and relaxation to calm people during procedures or to help induce sleep.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Buccolam
Calypsol
Cetamina G.L. Pharma

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge HF
Department of Addiction
Tromsø, Norway
Sponsor: University Hospital Of North Norway HF
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.