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Ketamine Research by Modality

Different routes produce different pharmacokinetics, response patterns, and access profiles.

Written by: Ira ZootMedical review status: Not yet clinically reviewed.Last updated: June 6, 2026Evidence: Aggregated published research

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Quick answer
Which route is most studied?
IV ketamine has the longest research history. Intranasal esketamine (Spravato) has the most regulatory data. IM, sublingual, and oral forms have growing but smaller evidence bases, with different bioavailability and duration profiles.

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