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Intramuscular Ketamine for Suicidal Patients in the Evanston Hospital Emergency Department for Suicidal Distress
Sponsor: Endeavor Health
Summary
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of administering intramuscular ketamine for the acute reduction of suicidal distress during psychiatric boarding at the Evanston Hospital ED. This study also aims to identify and describe the broader patient population who present to the Evanston Hospital ED in suicidal distress. This study includes several cohorts. A small (n=8) dosing cohort will receive an IM injection of ketamine. Additionally, an ED staff cohort and a research staff cohort can complete optional surveys to provide feedback about study procedures. Lastly, a chart review will be conducted after the completion of the study to determine the volume and patterns of patients who present to Evanston Hospital ED in suicidal distress.
Official title: Intramuscular Ketamine for Suicidal Patients in the Evanston Hospital Emergency Department for Suicidal Distress: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
8
Start Date
2026-09-10
Completion Date
2027-05
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ketamine (0.5 mg/kg)
Single intramuscular dose of ketamine (0.5 mg/kg)
Locations (1)
Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital
Evanston, Illinois, United States