πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2023-12-14

Quelling of Excitotoxicity in Acute Stroke With Ketamine (NCT03223220)

🟑 Not Yet Recruiting Phase2 / Phase3 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Lower Merion Neurology Research Foundation

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The investigators plan to undertake a phase II study to investigate the efficacy and side effects of intravenous ketamine to reduce neuroexcitotoxicity, and thus provide neuroprotection in patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Lankenau Medical Center β€” Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Lankenau Medical Center β€” Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (484) 413-2572

Email: saggarwal@lowermerionneurology.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—