Once you are medically approved for treatment, a Patient Liaison will schedule your first series of treatments. The protocol and schedule for treatment differs between patients seeking relief from mental health conditions vs. chronic pain conditions.
Below is our Ketamine treatment protocol for mental health conditions including Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bi-Polar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Anxiety.
This period refers to the series of initial treatments which are condensed into 1-2 weeks.
| Infusion Duration | Number of Treatments | Length of Stabilization Period | * Typical Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| One hour | 4-6 total Varies based on the results of your screening |
Within two weeks | Four total treatments with appointments scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and then the following Monday. |
*For patients traveling from out of state, we can condense the stabilization treatments into a single week in order to reduce your total travel time.
EX) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
This period refers to all ongoing treatments thereafter Stabilization.
The maintenance schedule varies for each patient but the typical schedule begins approximately ten days after the last Stabilization treatment. The next treatment occurs approximately one month after the Stabilization Period treatments. The KWC clinical staff will evaluate your progress closely afterwards. The maintenance schedule varies based on the patient’s needs with the goal of progressing into longer intervals between treatments.