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Research Study for Major Depressive Disorder: Investigation of Glutamate Medications

NCT00419003

RandomizedFactorialTriple-blindTreatment

Summary

This study is examining the safety and effectiveness of two medications, ketamine and riluzole, in treating patients with treatment resistant major depressive disorder. This study will also examine the effectiveness of an FDA approved drug called lamotrigine in decreasing the potential side effects associated with ketamine.

Timeline

Start
2006-12
Primary completion
2008-07
Completion
2008-09

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Ketamine Small molecule 0.5 mg/kg Intravenous
Subject Lamotrigine Small molecule 300 mg
Subject Riluzole Small molecule 100 mg Oral
Subject Riluzole Small molecule 200 mg Oral