This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy and tolerability of ketamine in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic and severe disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours that can cause significant distress. Notwithstanding current treatments and interventions for obsessive-compulsive disorder, some individuals...
ABSTRACT Introduction Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder resulting from exposure to traumatic events. Evidence suggests that ketamine may be efficacious in treating PTSD, however, ketamine's mechanisms in treating PTSD remain unclear. Herein, this review aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of ketamine treatment in persons with PTSD and investigate the possible...