๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-14

Glutamatergic Mechanisms: Aim2 (NCT05401227)

Glutamatergic Mechanisms of Psychosis and Target Engagement: Aim2

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In the present study, 120 healthy volunteers (HV) will be randomized to one of three ketamine-induced pharmacoBOLD (phBOLD) arms: low, medium, and high. Within each ketamine arm, participants will be randomized to 4 days of "study drug" \[TS-134 (1st 20 participants) or XT (remaining 100 participants)\] or placebo in a 5:3 ratio (25 study drug:15 placebo per arm). During the study, each participant will undergo a Screening Period (up to 31 days), a 4-day Treatment Period, and a total of two phBOLD sessions: a first session at Baseline and a second session on Day 4 of the Treatment Period, conducted at least 7 days apart, and a follow up visit.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: NYSPI โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • NYSPI โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 774-8477

Email: joshua.kantrowitz@nyspi.columbia.edu

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

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

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๐Ÿ’ก 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.
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