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ketamine and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ketamine has been researched along with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 8 studies

Ketamine: A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.
ketamine : A member of the class of cyclohexanones in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 2-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a methylamino group.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Wide continuum of associated cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders, including, but not limited to, three core-defining features: impairments in socialization, impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors. (from DSM-V)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We describe an episode of apnea, a rare adverse event of ketamine, which was given for procedural sedation to a severely malnourished 13-year-old female with anorexia nervosa, generalized anxiety disorder, and high-functioning autism spectrum disorder."8.12Apnea with ketamine sedation in a patient with severe anorexia nervosa: A case report. ( Joshi, R; Marvin, W, 2022)
"We describe an episode of apnea, a rare adverse event of ketamine, which was given for procedural sedation to a severely malnourished 13-year-old female with anorexia nervosa, generalized anxiety disorder, and high-functioning autism spectrum disorder."4.12Apnea with ketamine sedation in a patient with severe anorexia nervosa: A case report. ( Joshi, R; Marvin, W, 2022)
"Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a behavioral syndrome characterized by persistent deficits in social interaction, and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities."1.72Autistic-like social deficits in hippocampal MeCP2 knockdown rat models are rescued by ketamine. ( Choi, M; Chung, H; Kim, DG; Ko, SY; Lee, H; Seo, JY; Son, H, 2022)
"Ketamine was most commonly given intravenously (71."1.51Procedural sedation in children with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department. ( Brown, JJ; Farooqi, A; Gray, JM; Kannikeswaran, N; Roback, MG; Sethuraman, U, 2019)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's5 (62.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Özgen, MH1
van den Brink, W1
Choi, M1
Ko, SY1
Seo, JY1
Kim, DG1
Lee, H1
Chung, H1
Son, H1
Bove, M1
Schiavone, S1
Tucci, P1
Sikora, V1
Dimonte, S1
Colia, AL1
Morgese, MG1
Trabace, L1
Wink, LK1
Reisinger, DL1
Horn, P1
Shaffer, RC1
O'Brien, K1
Schmitt, L1
Dominick, KR1
Pedapati, EV1
Erickson, CA1
Joshi, R1
Marvin, W1
Brown, JJ1
Gray, JM1
Roback, MG1
Sethuraman, U1
Farooqi, A1
Kannikeswaran, N1
Keidan, I1
Ben-Menachem, E1
Tzadok, M1
Ben-Zeev, B1
Berkenstadt, H1
Fluegge, K1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
The Use of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation During EEG in Children Affected by Behavioural Disorders[NCT03799783]Phase 219 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-03-01Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Number of Patients That Reach a Score Equal or Lower Than 2 Ten Minutes After the Infusion of Dexmedetomidine (Assessed With the PSSS Pediatric Sedation State Scale)

the PSSS is a validated scale for assessing the level of procedural sedation. It is a 6 items scale , from 0 to 5, where 5 is an alert patient and 0 is a deep sedation with abnormal vital signs. We evaluate patients 10 minutes after the infusion of dexmedetomidine. (NCT03799783)
Timeframe: 10 minutes

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Dexmedetomidine13

Number of Patients With Adverse Events

any adverse event potentially related with DEX-administration (NCT03799783)
Timeframe: during and immediately after DEX infusion, up to 150 minutes after DEX infusion (time to first awakening)

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Dexmedetomidine10

Trials

1 trial available for ketamine and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
Brief Report: Intranasal Ketamine in Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder-Initial Results of a Randomized, Controlled, Crossover, Pilot Study.
    Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2021, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adolescent; Adult; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Cross-Over Studies; Double-

2021

Other Studies

7 other studies available for ketamine and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
[Ketamine self-medication in a patient with autism spectrum disorder and comorbid treatment-resistant depression].
    Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie, 2021, Volume: 63, Issue:12

    Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Depression; Depressive Disorder, Major; Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Res

2021
Autistic-like social deficits in hippocampal MeCP2 knockdown rat models are rescued by ketamine.
    BMB reports, 2022, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Disorder; Disease Models, Animal; Hippocampus; Ketamine;

2022
Ketamine administration in early postnatal life as a tool for mimicking Autism Spectrum Disorders core symptoms.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2022, 07-13, Volume: 117

    Topics: Animals; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Disease Models, Animal; gamma-

2022
Apnea with ketamine sedation in a patient with severe anorexia nervosa: A case report.
    Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 2022, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Anesthesia; Anesthetics, Dissociative; Anorexia Nervosa; Apnea; Autism Spectrum Disorder

2022
Procedural sedation in children with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2019, Volume: 37, Issue:8

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Administration, Intravenous; Adolescent; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child

2019
Electroencephalography for children with autistic spectrum disorder: a sedation protocol.
    Paediatric anaesthesia, 2015, Volume: 25, Issue:2

    Topics: Analgesics; Anesthesia; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child; Child, Preschool; Chloral Hydrate; Dexmedet

2015
Does the Clinical Benefit of Ketamine Treatment Offer Any Clues to Autism Spectrum Disorder Etiology?
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2016, Volume: 77, Issue:7

    Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Humans; Ketamine

2016