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Phase 3Completed· 32 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Ketamine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT05233566Phase 3Completed

Ketamine for Postoperative Avoidance of Depressive Symptoms: The K-PASS Feasibility Trial

Washington University School of Medicine·interventional·Posted Feb 10, 2022·Updated Feb 12, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Ketamine and Normal saline for Postoperative Depression. Completed, enrolled 32 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This protocol describes a feasibility trial that will evaluate the feasibility of conducting a full-scale phase 3 trial testing the hypothesis that a postoperative sustained, low-dose ketamine infusion can prevent postoperative depressive symptoms when administered to a targeted population of neurosurgical patients with a history of depression.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 10, 2022
Enrollment StartApr 25, 2022
Primary CompletionMar 8, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 10 monthsPosted 4.4 years ago

Interventions

Ketaminedrug

NMDA antagonist

Normal salinedrug

IV fluid acting as a placebo