Esketamine: A Potential Alternative Treatment for Youth Depression and its Cognitive Effects
January 18, 2024 DOI: 10.64239/pi-capst1804 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Preprint |
|---|---|
| Population | Adolescents with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation |
| Intervention | Esketamine |
| Topics | Depression Esketamine |
| Key points | Esketamine enhances processing speed, working memory, and verbal learning in adolescents with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation. |
Abstract
Esketamine has shown enhancements in processing speed, working memory, and verbal learning in adolescents with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation. More studies are needed to determine esketamine dosing, its long-term side effects, and clinical benefits.