Ketamine boosts PTSD therapy in veterans – study shows promise

NCT ID NCT04560660

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether repeated doses of ketamine could speed up the benefits of prolonged exposure therapy for veterans with PTSD. 75 veterans received either ketamine or a placebo alongside their therapy sessions. The goal was to see if ketamine could reduce PTSD symptoms faster and more effectively than therapy alone.

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Locations

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

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