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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT05962424

NCT05962424 HNC: Human Neural Circuits Electrophysiology During Cognition

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NCT ID NCT05962424
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Stanford University
Condition Psychiatric Disorder
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2023-10-05
Primary Completion 2030-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Ketamine Hydrochloride

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-05 with a primary completion date of 2030-09-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to understand how ketamine brings about dissociative symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient in clinical neuro inpatient units at Stanford Medical Center * Age \>18 years old * Female participants are expected to use an effective method of birth control throughout the study which includes: hormonal methods (birth control pills, patches, injections, vaginal ring or implants), barrier methods (condom or diaphragm) used with spermicide, intrauterine device (IUD), or abstinence (no sex) Exclusion Criteria: * Lifetime psychotic disorder * Pregnant or nursing females * Prior adverse ketamine response * Use of ketamine in past 7 days

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Arjay Cordero

✉ arjayc@stanford.edu

📞 650-580-9000

Principal Investigator

Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Stanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05962424 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Psychiatric Disorder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05962424 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT05962424 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05962424 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at arjayc@stanford.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05962424 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Palo Alto, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05962424 clinical trial?

NCT05962424 is sponsored by Stanford University. The principal investigator is Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD at Stanford University. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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