Research trends and hotspots of ketamine from 2014 to 2023: a bibliometric analysis.
Frontiers in neuroscience January 1, 2024 Yida Wang, Sile Chang, Dongxu Chen 2 citations
A bibliometric analysis of 10,328 ketamine research articles published from 2014 to 2023 shows steady growth in publication volume. The United States and China lead in both publication and citation counts. The National Institute of Mental Health and Yale University are the most active institutions, and Carlos Zarate of the NIMH has the highest number of significant publications and co-citations. Key research themes include mechanism of action, adverse events, psychiatric applications, and perioperative implications. The analysis maps the global research landscape, identifying trends, key contributors, and thematic focus areas to guide future work on ketamine's therapeutic potential.