Esketamine: A Potential Alternative Treatment for Youth Depression and its Cognitive Effects
January 18, 2024 DOI: 10.64239/pi-capst1804
Summary
Esketamine has been linked to improvements in processing speed, working memory, and verbal learning in adolescents experiencing major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation. However, further research is required to establish optimal dosing, long-term side effects, and overall clinical benefits.
Study at a glance
| Population | adolescents with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Esketamine enhances processing speed, working memory, and verbal learning in adolescents with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation. |
Abstract
Esketamine has shown enhancements in processing speed, working memory, and verbal learning in adolescents with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation. More studies are needed to determine esketamine dosing, its long-term side effects, and clinical benefits.