A randomized trial of an N-methyl-D-aspartate antagonist in treatment-resistant major depression

A randomized trial of an N-methyl-D-aspartate antagonist in treatment-resistant major depression

Existing therapies for major depression have a lag of onset of action of several weeks, resulting in considerable morbidity. Exploring pharmacological strategies that have rapid onset of antidepressant effects within a few days and that are sustained would have an enormous impact on patient care. Converging lines of evidence suggest the role of the glutamatergic system in the pathophysiology and treatment of mood disorders.

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