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NMDA Antagonists in Bipolar Depression
The purpose of this study is to test whether ketamine and D-cycloserine can be safely and effectively used for the treatment of depression. The investigators hypothesize that ketamine will serve as a rapid acting and safe antidepressant in patients with bipolar depression, and furthermore, that D-cycloserine will serve as an effective therapy following ketamine treatment.
Details
| Lead sponsor | New York State Psychiatric Institute |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 8 |
| Start date | 2013-03 |
| Completion | 2016-03 |
Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder
Interventions
- Standard of Care
- Ketamine
- D-cycloserine
Primary outcomes
- Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) — 8 weeks
Depression rating scale: Range 0-53, higher scores indicate worse depression. 0-7 = Normal 8-13 = Mild Depression 14-18 = Moderate Depression 19-22 = Severe Depression ≥ 23 = Very Severe Depression
Countries
United States