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Phase 3Completed· 42 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Ketamine +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Ketamine 0.5 mg/kgfrom record
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Search/NCT02783430
NCT02783430Phase 3Completed

Evaluation of the Initial Prescription of Ketamine and Milnacipran Forin Depression in Patients With a Progressive Disease

University Hospital, Lille·interventional·Posted May 26, 2016·Updated Dec 16, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Ketamine, Milnacipran, and 1 other intervention for Depression. Completed, enrolled 42 participants across 9 sites.

Detailed Summary

KetaPal is a placebo-controlled randomized trial designed to demonstrate the antidepressant action of ketamine in palliative care situations. Half of participants will receive Ketamine and Milnacipran in combination, while the other half will receive a Placebo and Milnacipran in combination.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepression
CountriesFrance
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 26, 2016
Enrollment StartSep 8, 2016
Primary CompletionMar 8, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 7.5 yearsPosted 10.1 years ago

Interventions

Ketaminedrug

One single perfusion of 0.5 mg/kg during 40 minutes at the beginning of the inclusion

Milnaciprandrug

One or two caps per day from the beginning of the inclusion. Milnacipran dosage depending of glomerular filtration rate of patient, during 16 days (doses of 25 or 50 mg or 100mg per day)

Placebodrug

One single perfusion during 40 minutes at the beginning of the inclusion