The NIH Needs You!
The National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health is seeking people who are cancer survivors or have a chronic illness such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Sjogren's disease, or Lupus to participate in a research study on fatigue. Fatigue is a common side effect of various illnesses. Researchers want to test if a one-time dose of the medication Ketamine or a similar drug can reduce fatigue. This is not a treatment study for fatigue, cancer, ME, CFS, Sjogren's disease, or Lupus. Study procedures and medications are provided at no cost. Travel costs for study visits will be reimbursed in accordance with NIH guidelines.
Study involves:
- Nine visits to the NIH Clinical Center and three follow-up phone calls
- You will receive doses of Ketamine and an active drug (active placebo)
- You will complete questionnaires, assessments, and give blood samples
- This is an outpatient study that may last approximately one month
You may participate if you:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have experienced fatigue for at least six months
- Are in cancer remission or have a diagnosis of ME, CFS, Sjogren's disease, or Lupus
You may NOT participate if you:
- Have HIV, Hepatitis B, or C
- Have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury
- Are pregnant or nursing
* Please note that NINR employees/staff or their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
For more information:
NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
800-411-1222 (refer to study # 20-NR-0003)
(TTY users dial 7-1-1)
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Email: ccopr@nih.gov
Or go online:
https://go.usa.gov/xwbWq
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
National Institute of Nursing Research