Exploring the Promise of Ketamine Therapy for Autism: Benefits and Brain Changes
Journal of Clinical Research and Case Studies June 30, 2023 DOI: 10.61440/jcrcs.2023.v1.11 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Ketamine |
| Topics | Esketamine Ketamine |
| Key findings | The authors propose that ketamine therapy could be a promising treatment for autism spectrum disorder, citing growing evidence and ketamine's recently reported promising effects in several psychiatric conditions. They state that the article will explore ketamine's benefits in autism and the specific brain changes involved, but present no results or data. |
Abstract
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction abilities. While there are various therapeutic options available for autism, there is growing evidence suggesting that ketamine therapy could be a promising treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been used for decades in anesthesia and pain management, but recently has been shown to have promising effects on a variety of psychiatric conditions, including autism. In this article, we will explore the benefits of ketamine therapy on autism and the specific changes that occur in the brain.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on ketamine, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketamine and Ketamine Metabolite Pharmacology: Insights into Therapeutic Mechanisms | 2018 | Review | |
| Mechanisms of Ketamine Action as an Antidepressant | 2018 | Review | |
| Synthesizing the Evidence for Ketamine and Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression: An International Expert Opinion on the Available Evidence and Implementation Adults with treatment-resistant depression | 2021 | Review | |
| Ketamine Pharmacology: An Update (Pharmacodynamics and Molecular Aspects, Recent Findings) | 2013 | Review | |
| Ketamine | 1998 | Review |