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Samer Makhoul

3 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2026

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Integrative Use of Esketamine and Psychotherapy in a Real-World Outpatient Setting: A Mixed-Methods Case Series

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 N. Ayad, S. Makhoul, F. Alkhaja

Introduction Treatment-resistant depression remains a major clinical challenge, with many patients experiencing relapse despite advances in medication and psychotherapy. Esketamine offers rapid relief from depressive symptoms, while psychotherapy helps patients build lasting skills to manage their condition. Despite their individual effectiveness, little is known about how these treatments work...

Long-Term Effectiveness and Tolerability of Intranasal Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Real-World, Single-arm Study of Over 100 sessions

European Psychiatry June 1, 2026 N. Ayad, S. Makhoul

Introduction Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) poses a significant clinical challenge, with limited evidence guiding long-term pharmacological strategies. Esketamine, a glutamatergic modulator, has demonstrated short-term efficacy in TRD, but data on its extended use in real-world settings remains scarce Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and tolerability of...

Long-term effectiveness and side-effects of intranasal esketamine in treatment-resistant depression: real-world, single-arm study of over 100 sessions.

BJPsych Open January 23, 2026 Nawfel Ayad, Karim Abdel Aziz, Samer Makhoul et al. 2 citations

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) poses a significant clinical challenge, with limited evidence guiding long-term pharmacological strategies. Esketamine, a glutamatergic modulator, has demonstrated short-term efficacy in TRD, but data on its extended use in real-world settings remains scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and side-effects of intranasal esketamine...