Intra-Sessional Autonomic Arc Detection in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Signal Characterisation Pilot Study (NCT07614581)
Intra-Sessional Autonomic Arc Detection Using Continuous HRV and EDA Monitoring in Adults Undergoing Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Prospective Observational Signal Characterisation Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study examines whether a continuous wearable biosensor and a proprietary signal detection algorithm (JungleCODE, Open Medicine Studio) can detect and characterise the autonomic nervous system arc - a trajectory from a state of high physiological arousal (aporia) to a state of regulated calm (ataraxia) - during ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT) sessions in adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants independently arrange their own ketamine-assisted therapy sessions with a licensed British Columbia provider. The researcher does not administer ketamine or any other substance. The researcher's role is continuous physiological monitoring via a wrist-worn biosensor (EmbracePlus, Empatica) and a structured post-session interview only. The primary purpose is to determine whether the JungleCODE arc-position detection algorithm can identify a consistent, characterisable autonomic trajectory within KAT sessions, and to assess the feasibility of this monitoring protocol. This is a pilot signal characterisation study (N=2-6); no therapeutic outcomes are assessed and no clinical claims are made.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Open Medicine Studio — Ganges, British Columbia
Age range: 19 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Open Medicine Studio — Ganges, British Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (778) 951-3194
Email: doctor@medicinestudio.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.