Rapid resolution of obsessions after an infusion of intravenous ketamine in a patient with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder.
J Clin Psychiatry April 1, 2011 DOI: 10.4088/jcp.10l06653 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| Intervention | Ketamine |
| Topics | Esketamine Ketamine |
| Key findings | A single patient with treatment-resistant OCD experienced rapid resolution of obsessions following an intravenous ketamine infusion, suggesting a potential fast-acting effect that warrants further study. |
Abstract
Rapid resolution of obsessions after an infusion of intravenous ketamine in a patient with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder.