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Ketamine and TMS combined treatment research for depression

Ketamine + TMS: The Future of Combined Treatment?

Research

Preliminary research explores combining ketamine's neuroplastic priming with TMS neuromodulation. Here is what early data suggests about this dual treatment.

Ketamine safety during pregnancy and perinatal mental health review

Is Ketamine Safe During Pregnancy?

Safety

A 2026 PMC review and 2024 pregnancy safeguards study examine ketamine safety in perinatal mental health.

Ketamine therapy research for veterans with PTSD and depression

Ketamine for Veterans: What the Research Shows

Research

A 2024 meta-analysis and 2026 retrospective report examine ketamine therapy for veterans with PTSD and depression.

Combining psychotherapy with ketamine treatment evidence review

Combining Psychotherapy with Ketamine: The Evidence

Research

A 2025 MDPI review examines the effects of psychotherapy on single and repeated ketamine infusions. Here is what the evidence says about combining molecular.

Aroma and ketamine therapy: how scent supports set, setting, and integration

Using Aroma to Optimize Your Ketamine Session: The Science of Set, Setting, and Smell

Science of Ketamine

Scent has the most direct biological line to the brain regions ketamine acts on. A practical, evidence-grounded guide to using aroma to optimize set, setting.

Montreal Model sustained depression relief with ketamine and psychotherapy integration

The Montreal Model: Longer-Lasting Depression Relief

Research

McGill University's Montreal Model clinical trial showed a 30% depression score drop sustained for 8+ weeks when combining ketamine with psychotherapy.

Ketamine vs ECT head-to-head trial results for treatment-resistant depression

Ketamine vs ECT: Head-to-Head Trial Results

Research

A 2024 secondary analysis in JAMA Network Open compared ketamine to ECT for treatment-resistant depression.

At-home ketamine real-world data from 11000 patients

11,000 Patients: At-Home Ketamine Depression Data

Research

Mathai et al. 2024 published real-world data from 11,441 at-home telehealth ketamine patients in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Esketamine prevents postpartum depression meta-analysis research

Esketamine Prevents Postpartum Depression: Meta-Analysis

Research

A 2025 BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth meta-analysis finds perioperative esketamine during C-section significantly reduces postpartum depression incidence.

KARMA-Dep 2 serial ketamine infusions for inpatient depression research

KARMA-Dep 2: Serial Ketamine Infusions for Inpatient Depression

Research

The KARMA-Dep 2 trial published in JAMA Psychiatry tested serial ketamine infusions as adjunctive therapy for inpatient depression.

Ketamine-enhanced prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD in veterans

Ketamine-Enhanced Prolonged Exposure for PTSD

Research

A 2024 RCT protocol explores ketamine-enhanced prolonged exposure therapy for veterans with PTSD. Here is how combining ketamine with PE may improve trauma.

Neuroplasticity window after ketamine therapy practical guide

The Neuroplasticity Window: What to Do After Ketamine

Ketamine Therapy Basics

Ketamine triggers a 24-72 hour neuroplasticity window through BDNF release. Here is a practical guide to maximizing this window for lasting mental health.

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