Introduction Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is highly burdensome. Intranasal esketamine is effective, yet hospital-centric delivery adds travel and continuity barriers that may hinder adherence and outcomes. We hypothesize that community outpatient, patient-proximal delivery —often with the patient’s usual psychiatrist—improves effectiveness, engagement and acceptability, consistent with...
The trajectory and predictors of response under routine clinical care of esketamine nasal spray (ESK NS) over treatment-resistant depression (TRD) require elucidation. This retrospective, longitudinal cohort study was conducted across three Spanish centers. Adults diagnosed with TRD who initiated ESK NS and completed at least the induction phase were included. Assessments occurred at baseline,...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is defined as the failure of at least two antidepressants in adequate doses and timing during a major depressive episode. Esketamine intranasal (ESK-IN) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of TRD in combination with other antidepressants. To assess the effectiveness and tolerability of a...