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Cognitive Training + Ketamine for Depression

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Rebecca B Price, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between the ages of 18 and 80 years
Meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for at least one of the following: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (I or II), Persistent Depressive Disorder, or Other Specified Depressive or Bipolar Disorder
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months post-induction
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Summary

"This trial aims to see if adding computer-based cognitive training to ketamine treatment can make the effects of ketamine last longer and work better for patients already receiving ketamine for depression. The goal is to

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals already receiving ketamine treatment for depression. It aims to see if adding a computer-based cognitive training can improve the effects of ketamine.
What is being tested?
The study is testing whether a special computer program called 'Cognitive Training' can make ketamine treatment more effective for depression, compared to a fake version of the program known as 'Sham Training'.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on cognitive training, side effects may be minimal and related to using computers or software. However, any ongoing side effects from ketamine treatments will still apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with a specific type of depression or bipolar disorder.
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I have depression that didn't improve after trying at least two different treatments.
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I am approved for IV ketamine treatment at a study clinic.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months post-induction
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months post-induction for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale: After Ketamine Induction
Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale: During Ketamine Induction
Secondary study objectives
Beck Hopelessness Scale
Cognitive Triad Inventory
Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale: Naturalistic Follow-up
+7 more
Other study objectives
Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility
Awe Experience Scale (AWE-S)
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)
+14 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Cognitive TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Web-based cognitive training
Group II: Sham TrainingPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Web-based sham training
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cognitive Training
2008
Completed Phase 3
~4100

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,762 Previous Clinical Trials
16,347,403 Total Patients Enrolled
121 Trials studying Depression
33,355 Patients Enrolled for Depression
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,869 Previous Clinical Trials
2,776,936 Total Patients Enrolled
687 Trials studying Depression
257,685 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Rebecca B Price, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
3 Previous Clinical Trials
550 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Depression
150 Patients Enrolled for Depression
~400 spots leftby Jun 2029