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Rapid Antidepressant Effects of Low-Dose Intravenous Esketamine in Patients with Chronic Pain

Rapid Antidepressant Effects of Low-Dose Intravenous Esketamine in Patients with Chronic Pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500111749
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-05
Start date
2025-11-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic pain

Interventions

Group C:Duloxetine 20mg po tid+ 250ml normal saline intravenous drip for 5 days.
Group EK-1:Esketamine 0.2mg/kg is added to 250ml of normal saline for intravenous drip for 1 day + 250ml of normal saline for intravenous drip for 4 days.
Group EK-2:Esketamine 0.2mg/kg is intravenously infused into 250ml of normal saline for 5 days.

Sponsors

Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The pain persists or recurs for more than three months; 2. Patients with moderate or severe depression (BDI score > 15 points); 3. NRS score>=5 points; 4. Age >=18 years old, gender not limited; 5.Have good comprehension ability and be capable of understanding the treatment plan and follow-up;6. Voluntary and signed informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those with severe dysfunction of organs such as the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys; 2. Those with a history of mental illness; 3. Patients who are allergic to Esketamine Hydrochloride injection or have contraindications; 4. During pregnancy or lactation; 5. Unable to cooperate normally to complete the questionnaire and follow-up visits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
General signs;Beck Depression Scale (BDI, Self-Rating Scale);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Safety indicators;NRS score;Satisfaction Rating;Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire-2 (SF-MPQ-2);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLin Xiaowen

Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University

15863770629@163.com+86 131 7502 2957

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026