Ketamine assisted psychotherapy to reduce chronic neuropathic pain: A mixed-methods randomized pilot trial.
Med August 13, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2026.101259 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Mixed-methods randomized pilot trial Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy Ketamine |
| Topics | Esketamine Ketamine Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Key findings | Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy was feasible and acceptable for chronic neuropathic pain, with both groups experiencing reduced pain intensity and improved mood; qualitative findings suggest psychotherapy may add psychological benefits, but the pilot nature and small sample warrant larger trials. |
Abstract
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy to reduce chronic neuropathic pain: A mixed-methods randomized pilot trial.