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How many dosing sessions will I do?
- Patients can expect to do a minimum of 6-8 dosing sessions. Within 30 days of your initial intake appointment, your Journey Clinical Medical Provider will conduct a medical follow-up to assess your response to treatment, ensure appropriate dosing, and address any concerns. Completing the full 6-8 session course allows sufficient time to engage in the therapeutic process and experience the full benefits of treatment.
How frequently will I have my dosing sessions?
- A typical Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) protocol involves dosing sessions every two weeks, with integration therapy sessions in between to process insights and reinforce therapeutic progress. However, dosing frequency is individualized and could be up to 2 KAP sessions per week depending on severity of symptoms. This will be determined collaboratively with your Journey Clinical Medical Provider and psychotherapist based on your clinical response, treatment goals, and overall mental health needs.
What is the science behind doing 6-8 dosing sessions?
- The 6-8 session model is supported by clinical research demonstrating that serial ketamine treatments provide more sustained symptom relief than single-dose interventions. Studies indicate that repeated dosing protocols lead to greater reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD compared to a single administration. For example, research comparing single, repeated (6-session), and maintenance dosing schedules has shown that a structured series of sessions results in longer-lasting improvements in mood and overall well-being.
What are typical treatment outcomes?
- Clinical data from Journey Clinical indicate that 87% of KAP patients experience improvement in depression and anxiety symptoms following completion of 6-8 dosing sessions. To optimize therapeutic outcomes, completing the full treatment course at a consistent interval is strongly recommended.
Do patients ever continue KAP beyond 6-8 dosing sessions?
- Yes. After completing an initial 6-8 session treatment course, some patients transition to maintenance KAP, with dosing intervals typically ranging based on symptom stability. Maintenance KAP is highly personalized, and your Journey Clinical Medical Provider and therapist will collaborate with you to determine the best approach for your long-term care.
What else should I know about KAP dosing session frequency?
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The frequency of ketamine dosing sessions is tailored to each individual and depends on factors such as:
- Symptom severity and clinical history
- Availability of your therapist for both dosing and integration sessions
- Medical guidance from your Journey Clinical Medical Provider
- Your treatment plan will be designed to support both immediate symptom relief and long-term mental health benefits, ensuring a personalized and evidence-based approach to care