Intranasal Ketamine clinical trials
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Approvals
The first approval found in each region, with its record
- United States
- Not in FDA's approval records
- European Union
- Not in EMA's list of EU-wide authorisations
From FDA's Drugs@FDA and Purple Book (through openFDA) and the European Medicines Agency, files of Sept 2026 and 27 Oct 2026. National approvals in Europe and other countries are not included. How this is worked out
How studies write it
Studies that test it under each name
Studies by the year they started
25 studies that test it; most in 2007 (5)
| Year | Studies |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
By phase
A phase 1/2 study counts in both.
What it is tested for
Each study’s main condition, where its own words name it, so a study counts once.
Who runs them
Industry 6 · Other 19
Javelin Pharmaceuticals (4) · Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer (2) · University of Cincinnati (2) · Tanta University (1) · Zagazig University (1) · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (1) · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (1) · Emory University (1)
Often tested with
Tested in the same studies.
Midazolam (3) · Dexmedetomidine (2) · Lidocaine (1) · Prilocaine (1)
Coming up
From the study records. Dates are the sponsors’ own estimates and often move.
Tested against it · 1 phase 3 study under way
Intranasal Ketamine is the comparator. A study of two new drugs counts under both.
- 1Ketorolac Tromethamine · Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- 1Ketorolac · Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Studies
Open first, then newest update. How each study uses Intranasal Ketamine is read from its arms, and is right about nine times in ten. Ask us to read each study. These are the studies that list it as an intervention; a search of ClinicalTrials.gov also finds studies that mention it only in a description, such as earlier treatment.
Testing it · 25
- Children of Age 2-6years Undergoing Elective Surgery Will be Divided Into Two Groups Randomly. This Study Aims to Evaluate if Intranasal Dexmedetomidine is Better Than Intranasal Ketamine in Producing Sedation and Reducing Parent Separation Anxiety Before Surgery.Not yet recruitingPhase 1/2Liaquat National Hospital & Medical CollegeNCT07180095Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Effects of Intranasal Ketamine on Depression and Anxiety in Palliative Care Cancer PatientsNot yet recruitingEarly Phase 1University of ZurichNCT06665568Written as Intranasal ketamine hydrochloride
- IN Midazolam vs IN Dexmedetomidine vs IN Ketamine During Minimal Procedures in Pediatric EDRecruitingPhase 4University of OklahomaNCT05934669Written as Intranasal Ketamine
- Intranasal Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine or Midazolam for Anxiety and Respiratory Complications in ChildrenCompletedNot applicableZagazig UniversityNCT07072117Written as Intranasal Ketamine as a Premedication for Prevention of Anxiety and Respiratory Complications
- Nebulized vs. IV Ketamine in Preventing Shivering Post Spinal AnesthesiaActive, not recruitingNot applicableTanta UniversityNCT07055828Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Intranasal Ketamine in Ultra-REsistant Depression (SURE-ECT Non Responders)CompletedNot applicableCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthNCT05137938Written as Intranasal Ketamine (IN)
- Intranasal Versus Intravenous Ketamine for Procedural Sedation in Children With Non-operative FracturesTerminatedPhase 4University of Alabama at BirminghamNCT03781817Written as Intranasal Ketamine
- INK Feasibility StudyWithdrawnPhase 3London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph'sNCT05783492Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Trial of the Rapid Antisuicidal Effects of Intranasal Ketamine in Comorbid Depression and Alcohol AbuseCompletedPhase 3The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonNCT03539887Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Intranasal (NAS) Ketamine for Cancer PainCompletedPhase 1/2Emory UniversityNCT03146806Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Study to Assess the Effects of Intranasal Ketamine Along With rTMS for Patients With Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (TRD)Status unknownPhase 4University of CincinnatiNCT04352621Written as intranasal ketamine
- Pain Free Laceration Repairs Using Intra-nasal KetamineCompletedPhase 2Evelyne D.TrottierNCT03053947Written as Intranasal Ketamine
- Pre-hospital Care With Intra-Nasal Ketamine for Transport (PRECINKT): A Pilot StudyCompletedPhase 1University of CalgaryNCT02033434Written as Intranasal Ketamine
- Midazolam and Ketamine Effect Administered Through the Nose for Sedation of Children for Dental TreatmentCompletedPhase 4Universidade Federal de GoiasNCT02447289Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Intranasal Ketamine vs. Intranasal Midazolam in Individuals With OCDTerminatedPhase 2New York State Psychiatric InstituteNCT02206776Written as Intranasal Ketamine
- IN Ketamine Vs IN Midazolam and Fentanyl for Abscess I&DCompletedPhase 4University of TennesseeNCT02635282Written as intranasal ketamine
- Emergency Ketamine Treatment of Suicidal IdeationStatus unknownPhase 2/3University of CincinnatiNCT02183272Written as Intranasal Ketamine
- Nasal Ketamine for Minor Procedures in ChildrenStatus unknownNot applicableKaplan Medical CenterNCT02839928Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Doses of PMI-150 (Intranasal Ketamine) in Acute Post-operative Pain Following Orthopedic SurgeryCompletedPhase 3Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of PfizerNCT00709436Written as PMI-150 (intranasal ketamine)
- Safety and Efficacy of PMI-150 (Intranasal Ketamine) for the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain in Cancer PatientsTerminatedPhase 3Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of PfizerNCT00492388Written as PMI-150 (intranasal ketamine)
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Given beside what is tested · 2 — Intranasal Ketamine is usual care or a partner of the new treatment
- Repeated Intranasal Esketamine Plus Almond Therapy in Patients With Treatment Resistant DepressionTerminatedPhase 2Zylorion HealthNCT05323019Written as Intranasal Ketamine (esketamine)
- Repeated Intranasal Esketamine Plus Almond Therapy in Participants With Treatment Resistant Depressive Disorder - 3 Month Extension StudyWithdrawnPhase 2Zylorion HealthNCT05438758Written as Intranasal ketamine (Esketamine)
As the comparator · 3 — what is tested is compared with Intranasal Ketamine
- Sufentanil Versus Ketamine Intranasally in the Management of Severe Acute Trauma-related Pain in Children.Not yet recruitingPhase 2Fondation LenvalNCT06968546Written as Intranasal Ketamine (IN)
- Comparison of Intranasal Ketorolac and Intranasal Ketamine in Digital Nerve Block PainNot yet recruitingPhase 3Tehran University of Medical SciencesNCT07305883Written as Intranasal ketamine
- Intranasal Ketamine for Pain Control in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Vaso-occlusive Episode (VOE) in the PEDTerminatedPhase 3Abigail NixonNCT04150757Written as Intranasal ketamine