Ketamine treatment for depression in an adolescent
The Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update September 1, 2017 DOI: 10.1002/cpu.30241 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | News report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with major depressive disorder |
| Intervention | Ketamine |
| Topics | Depression Esketamine Ketamine |
| Key points | Ketamine has been used effectively for adults with major depressive disorder, studies have found. Although results of the medication, which is administered via infusion, only last a few days, some research suggests that treatments three times a week may prolong the effects. |
Abstract
Ketamine has been used effectively for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD), studies have found. Although results of the medication, which is administered via infusion, only last a few days, some research suggests that treatments three times a week may prolong the effects.