The Study of Ketamine for Youth Depression (SKY-D): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of low-dose ketamine for young people with major depressive disorder

The Study of Ketamine for Youth Depression (SKY-D): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of low-dose ketamine for young people with major depressive disorder

Abstract Background Existing treatments for young people with severe depression have limited effectiveness. The aim of the Study of Ketamine for Youth Depression (SKY-D) trial is to determine whether a 4-week course of low-dose subcutaneous ketamine is an effective adjunct to treatment-as-usual in y...

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Main Authors: Orli S. Schwartz, Paul Amminger, Bernard T. Baune, Gillinder Bedi, Michael Berk, Sue M. Cotton, Rothanthi Daglas-Georgiou, Nick Glozier, Ben Harrison, Daniel F. Hermens, Emma Jennings, Jim Lagopoulos, Colleen Loo, Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, Donel Martin, Bethany Phelan, Nikki Read, Anthony Rodgers, Lianne Schmaal, Andrew A. Somogyi, Lily Thurston, Amber Weller, Christopher G. Davey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Ketamine
Depression
Major depressive disorder
Young people
Youth
Adolescence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07631-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07631-3

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