Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Opioid Use Disorder

The purpose of this study is to conduct a Stage 1 randomized controlled trial to test a potential optimization of the evidence-based Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) intervention for opioid use disorder (OUD). Here we will add Ketamine to MORE (MORE+KAP) and test the MORE+KAP intervention versus the standard MORE intervention in a sample of patients receiving medications for OUD (MOUD; e.g, buprenorphine). The primary aim to is evaluate the extent to which MORE+KAP improves OUD treatment relative to MORE. The secondary aim is to identify the psychobiological mediators of MORE+KAP.

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder
• Receiving OUD treatment with a buprenorphine formulation

Exclusion criteria

• Previous experience with a mindfulness-based intervention program
• Pregnancy
• Any serious medical, mental, or cognitive issue that prevents successful participation in a mindfulness-based group treatment program
• Prior use of ketamine other than as prescribed by a physician
• Any of the following medical conditions

Blood Vessel Disease Heart Valve Disease Heart Failure Class 2 or Above Heart Disease Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Arteriovenous Malformation History of Intracranial Bleeding or Stroke History of Seizures Hypoxia defined by current need for supplemental oxygen Liver Disease History of allergic reaction to Ketamine Dementia (moderate-severe) History of Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or Personality Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder