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Depression Disorder Clinical Trial in Jacksonville, FL

Access cutting-edge depression disorder treatment through this phase 2 clinical trial at a research site in Jacksonville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Jacksonville

    Convenient for FL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Jacksonville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Depression Disorder Study in Jacksonville

\*\*Brief Summary\*\* Depressive symptoms are frequent among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and may be associated with worse clinical outcomes, reduced participation in care, lower treatment adherence, and increased mortality. Conventional antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have limited utility in this setting because of their delayed onset of action, incomplete efficacy, and potential drug interactions in medically complex patients. Ketamine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, has emerged as a rapid-acting antidepressant when administered at subanesthetic doses. Preliminary evidence suggests that intravenous ketamine may improve mood-related symptoms within a short time frame and may have an acceptable safety profile in selected critically ill patients. The KID-ICU trial (Ketamine In Depression - Intensive Care Unit) is a Phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of subanesthetic intravenous ketamine infusions for moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in adult ICU patients. Eligible participants are adults who have been admitted to the ICU for 6 or more days and have moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms, defined as a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of 10 or greater. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either intravenous ketamine at 0.5 mg/kg, with a maximum dose of 60 mg per day, administered over 40 to 60 minutes on 2 consecutive days, or placebo with normal saline in an identical presentation. The primary efficacy outcome is the change in PHQ-9 score from baseline to Day 30 after the last infusion. Safety outcomes include prespecified hemodynamic, neuropsychiatric, and treatment-discontinuation events during and after infusion. Secondary outcomes include anxiety and depression symptoms assessed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), clinical severity and improvement assessed with Clinical Global Impression scales, intensive care unit and hospital length of stay, and mortality. A total of 50 participants will be enrolled across intensive care unit sites at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Psychiatric and clinical follow-up will be provided to all participants regardless of treatment assignment.

Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 to 99 years.
Male or female.
Admission to an intensive care unit for 6 or more days at the time of screening.
Moderate to severe depressive symptoms, defined as a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score of 10 or greater at screening.
Ability to provide informed consent. \*\*

Exclusion Criteria

History of psychosis or hallucinations, as assessed by review of the electronic medical record and patient interview during screening.
History of prolonged QT interval.
History of dementia.
History of major depressive disorder before the current intensive care unit admission.
History of psychiatric diagnosis, including dissociative disorder, primary psychotic disorder, mania with psychosis, pervasive developmental disorder, cognitive disorder, or anorexia nervosa.
Known allergy to ketamine or diphenhydramine.
History of increased intracranial pressure, hypertensive hydrocephalus, or increased intraocular pressure.
Hemodynamic instability at the time of screening, defined as peripheral oxygen saturation \<95%, systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg or \>180 mmHg, heart rate \<50 or \>120 beats/min, or respiratory rate \<10 or \>30 breaths/min.
Patient refusal to participate or to provide informed consent.
Pregnancy, postpartum period within 2 months, or breastfeeding.
Presence of intracranial mass or vascular lesion.
Altered mental status precluding informed consent.
Body weight \>115 kg or \<45 kg.
Active psychosis.
Current treatment with medications that may interfere with the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor system, including lamotrigine, acamprosate, memantine, riluzole, or lithium.
Current treatment with aminophylline or theophylline.
Active substance withdrawal or use of hallucinogens, including cannabis, in the past month, as determined by clinical interview and urine drug screening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Jacksonville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07639359) has an active research site in Jacksonville, FL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Depression Disorder Treatment Options in Jacksonville, FL

If you're searching for depression disorder treatment options in Jacksonville, FL, this clinical trial (NCT07639359) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Jacksonville research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced depression disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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