Coaching with Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Coaching as an Adjunct to Ketamine Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people dealing with treatment-resistant depression who are currently receiving ketamine or esketamine treatment. Participants will receive additional coaching sessions alongside their ongoing treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking KetamineEsketamine

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I can understand and provide consent.
  • I speak and write in English.
  • I agree to have my coaching sessions recorded.
  • I have been diagnosed with a depressive disorder.
  • I have a score of 11 or higher on the QIDS-SR.
  • I have received at least 3 maintenance ketamine or esketamine treatments.
  • I am currently receiving maintenance treatment at the MGH Ketamine Clinic.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have an unstable medical condition.
  • I have significant memory problems that affect my daily life.
  • I started psychotherapy in the last 3 months.
  • I have a psychiatric condition that affects my depression.
  • I plan to switch between IV ketamine and intranasal esketamine during the trial.
  • I am suicidal with a plan to act in the next 6 months.
  • I had a 25% or more improvement in my QIDS score since screening.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study is being conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to explore whether adding psychedelic coaching can enhance the effects of ketamine or esketamine maintenance treatment in individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The investigators are currently enrolling participants who are receiving ongoing maintenance intravenous (IV) ketamine or intranasal esketamine (Spravato…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older at the time of informed consent/study enrollment. 2. Ability to understand and provide informed consent. 3. Fluent in English (spoken and written). 4. Willingness to have coaching sessions recorded via HIPAA-compliant MGB approved video-based platform. 5…
Contacts

Maren Nyer, PhD

6176434897

mnyer@mgh.harvard.edu

CONTACT

Franklin King, MD

fking@mgh.harvard.edu

CONTACT