Ketamine for suicidal ideation in adults with psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment trials.

Katrina WittJennifer PottsAnna HubersMichael F GrunebaumJames W MurroughColleen K Loo Andrea CiprianiKeith Hawton

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2019)

A single infusion of ketamine may have a short-term (up to 72 hours) beneficial impact on suicidal thoughts. While confirmation of these results in further trials is needed, they suggest possible use of ketamine to treat acute suicidality. Means of sustaining any anti-suicidal effect need to be found.

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