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Study identifier: NCT07088380 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Ketamine Augmentation of ECT in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Condition: Major Depressive Disorder · Treatment Resistant Depression  ·  Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele

PhasePhase 3
Planned participants30
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the additive effect of intravenous ketamine in combination with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD). The study aims to determine whether ketamine enhances the antidepressant efficacy of ECT and reduces associated cognitive side effects. Thirty hospitalized patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant MDD will be randomized to receive either ketamine or placebo (saline) during ECT sessions 2, 4, and 6. Primary outcome is the change in depressive symptoms, measured by the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) at 4 weeks.

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Talk to the study team

Alberto AZ Zangrillo, MD  ·  0226436154  ·  zangrillo.alberto@hsr.it

Cristina CC Colombo, MD  ·  0226435278  ·  colombo.cristina@hsr.it

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Locations (1)

IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele TurroMilan, ItalyRecruiting

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