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Combined Effects of Nasal Ketamine and Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy in Treatment-Resistant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Pilot Case Series.

Judith RohdeElena HickmannMarco BuchmannGolo KronenbergStefan VetterErich SeifritzBirgit KleimSebastian Olbrich
Published in: Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
Despite potential variations in clinical profiles among the patients, the therapy program demonstrated positive outcomes for all participants. Nasally administered ketamine was well tolerated and resulted in immediate symptom reduction in tension, anxiety, and common PTSD symptoms. However, to validate these findings and compare treatment efficacy, future randomized controlled trials are warranted, especially in comparison with trauma-focused therapy alone.
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