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NCT02734602
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Imaging SV2A in Mood Disorders

Sponsor: Yale University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This study is designed to examine SV2A density in MDD and PTSD as a correlate of synaptic density, and to determine whether ketamine administration will reverse the synaptic loss in vivo in human subjects. To our knowledge, this is the first human study to examine SV2A in vivo in MDD and PTSD and to use the first known drug (ketamine) that rapidly reverses synaptic loss to determine whether ketamine administration could restore some of the structural changes associated with depression and PTSD. After a screening process to determine eligibility, all subjects will participate in an MRI, and 2-3 PET scans with the administration of ketamine for one of the scans. Cognitive testing and a stress test may also be done on scan days.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 70 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

130

Start Date

2016-04

Completion Date

2027-03

Last Updated

2025-04-11

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DRUG

Ketamine

Ketamine will be administered after the initial PET scan for subjects participating in the ketamine aim.

Locations (1)

PET Center

New Haven, Connecticut, United States