Long-Term Outcomes in Ketamine Therapy
Long-term outcome data is growing but still incomplete.
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What the data suggest
- Responders to induction often maintain benefit on individualized maintenance.
- Pairing with therapy and integration extends durability.
- A subset experiences sustained remission with reduced or paused maintenance.
Open questions
- 5+ year cognitive outcomes
- Optimal maintenance intervals
- Predictors of long-term remission vs maintenance-dependence
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