PREPARE 2 - Healthy Volunteers

STUDY BASICS

Are you a healthy adult? You may be eligible for a research study investigating how ketamine (a non-opioid drug that is commonly used for surgical procedures) may help reduce pain and symptoms of depression. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The PREPARE 2 study aims to better understand how patients who have just had a cesarean delivery metabolize ketamine (a non-opioid drug that is commonly used for surgical procedures). PREPARE2 is enrolling healthy and non-pregnant people as a comparison group. This study is investigating how this medication may help reduce pain and symptoms of depression.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• At least 18 years of age
• Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Not currently undergoing hormonal therapy

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Complete a series of questionnaires prior to your research unit inpatient ketamine infusion.
• Receive an infusion of ketamine lasting 12 hours and undergo 12 additional hours of monitoring immediately after.
• Complete weekly questionnaires about your mood and pain throughout the first 3 months post-infusion.