Ketamine for Depression: Brain Imaging Study

We are investigating how different forms of ketamine affect brain function in individuals with depression. This study aims to improve our understanding of how ketamine may help in treating this condition.

>2 years Safety phase (I)Standard Medicines InjectionPsychiatry

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.

Ketamin Hameln

Ketamin Hameln is a medicine used to provide anesthesia and short-term pain relief during surgeries and medical procedures.

Ketanest S

Ketanest S is an anesthetic medicine used to put patients to sleep and relieve pain during surgeries and medical procedures.

Saline Solution Basi

Saline Solution Basi is a sterile saltwater solution used to rinse and clean wounds, eyes, or nasal passages.

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.

Esketamine

Esketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant substance used to relieve depression symptoms when other treatments haven't worked.

Esketamine Hydrochloride

Esketamine hydrochloride is a fast-acting substance used to treat severe depression when other treatments haven’t worked.

Ketamine

Ketamine is a fast-acting anesthetic substance used to induce anesthesia, relieve severe pain, and sometimes help with treatment-resistant depression.

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.

Acuolens

Addex Natriumklorid

Aminoplasmal E

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

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Medical University Of Vienna

Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Division of General Psychiatry

Vienna, Austria

Sponsor: Medical University Of Vienna

Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

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