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The Impact of AMPA Receptor Blockade on Ketamine's Anti-Suicidal Effects

Yale University
NCT IDNCT05786066ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

30

Study length

about 10 years

Ages

21–65

Locations

1 site in CT

About this study

Researchers are testing whether blocking AMPA receptors changes how well ketamine helps with suicidal thoughts. The trial will compare ketamine to a placebo and perampanel, a drug that blocks AMPA receptors.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Take Ketamine
  • 2.Take Perampanel 6 MG
  • 3.Take Placebo
PhasePhase 2
DrugKetamine

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

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Drug classes

ketamine (NMDA receptor antagonist; induces dissociative anesthesia and analgesia), perampanel

Drug routes

oral (Oral Tablet)

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health