This double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled pilot trial (n=20) tested a single IV dose of ketamine for suicidal thoughts in adolescents attending the emergency department. It found the study was feasible and well tolerated, but ketamine did not clearly reduce suicidal ideation at 40 minutes, although fewer participants were admitted to hospital at the initial visit.
- Published
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Authors
- Schlegelmilch, M., Plint, A. C., Barrowman, N., Gray, C., Crawford, T., Kutcher, S. A., Bhatt, M.