๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-07

Ketamine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder (NCT06496750)

NIDA CTN-0132 Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Placebo-Controlled Trial of Ketamine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder (KMD)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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

This study aims to determine whether treatment response with IV ketamine is superior to treatment response with IV midazolam in adults with moderate to severe MUD. The study design is a 12-week randomized, double-blind, controlled trial comparing intravenous (IV) ketamine against IV midazolam, delivered over six weeks in 120 adults with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder (MUD).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Alameda Health System โ€” San Leandro, California

Age range: 18 Years to 65 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 (5 Sites)

  • Alameda Health System โ€” San Leandro, California
  • Interdisciplinary Substance Use and Brain Injury Facility โ€” Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai โ€” New York, New York
  • Prisma Health โ€” Greenville, South Carolina
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas

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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—