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A Randomized Trial of an N-methyl-D-aspartate Antagonist in Treatment-Resistant Major Depression

Archives of General Psychiatry · 2006 · Vol. 63(8) · pp. 856–856

Abstract

Robust and rapid antidepressant effects resulted from a single intravenous dose of an N-methyl-D-aspartate antagonist; onset occurred within 2 hours postinfusion and continued to remain significant for 1 week.

Treatment of Major DepressionTryptophan and brain disordersNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorPlaceboRandomized controlled trialDepression (economics)MoodKetamine hydrochlorideMedicineAntidepressantConfidence intervalCrossover studyInternal medicine

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AdultAntidepressive AgentsDepressive Disorder, MajorMajor Depressive DisorderDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleDrug ResistanceFemaleHumansInfusions, IntravenousKetamineMaleMiddle AgedPlacebos
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