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This study is designed to look at that involvement of a process in the brain called the glutamate system in depression. Participants will undergo a screening session, up to two fMRI scans, and up to three PET scans, as well as cognitive testing at each scan session. For one of the PET scans, a drug (either ketamine or n-acetyl cysteine) will be administered.

Hypothesis 1: The investigators hypothesize administration of ketamine or n-acetylcysteine (NAC) will lead to a decrease in mGluR5.

Hypothesis 2: The investigators hypothesize an improvement in memory and attentional skills after drug challenge.

Hypothesis 3: The investigators hypothesize an increase in mGluR5 availability and change in MRI measures post drug challenge as compared to baseline, signifying synaptogenesis.

Hypothesis 4: We expect there should not be a significant difference in reduction in mGluR5 availability due to differences in ABP688 radiotracer infusion.


Clinical Trial Description

Aim 1: To determine the acute effect of medication-induced glutamate release on mGluR5 availability in human subjects. Hypothesis 1: We hypothesize administration of ketamine or n-acetylcysteine (NAC) will lead to a decrease in mGluR5 availability.

Aim 2: To determine if glutamate release via administration of ketamine or NAC has pro cognitive benefits.

Hypothesis 2: We hypothesize an improvement in memory and attentional skills after drug challenge.

Aim 3: To determine if there is synaptogenesis detectable by PET and MRI post ketamine or NAC within a week of drug challenge (at the time of greatest antidepressant response). Hypothesis 3: We hypothesize an increase in mGluR5 availability and change in MRI measures, post drug challenge as compared to baseline, signifying synaptogenesis.

Aim 4: To determine if there is a difference in reduction of mGluR5 availability after ketamine administration when radiotracer is administered bolus as compared to bolus to constant infusion in the same subjects (ABP688 radiotracer only).

Hypothesis 4: We expect there should not be a significant difference in reduction in mGluR5 availability due to differences in ABP688 radiotracer infusion. ;


Study Design

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT01691092
Study type Interventional
Source Yale University
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date June 2012
Completion date February 2016

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