Ketamine Infusion Therapy – Forbes MediClinic, Moncton

Evidence Based Therapy

Explore the science behind our care. This page curates the most rigorous, peer-reviewed trials and consensus statements on IV ketamine—evidence that underpins every protocol we use to treat treatment-resistant depression and PTSD at Forbes MediClinic.

Key Peer-Reviewed References

• Andrade C. (2017) “Ketamine for Depression, 1: Clinical summary of issues related to efficacy, adverse effects, and mechanism of action.” J Clin Psychiatry 78(4) e415-e419

• Berman RM et al. (2000) “Antidepressant effects of ketamine in depressed patients.” Biol Psychiatry 47(4) 351-354

• Feder A et al. (2014) “Efficacy of intravenous ketamine for treatment of chronic PTSD: a randomized clinical trial.” JAMA Psychiatry 71(6) 681-688

• McGirr A et al. (2015) “A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs of ketamine in rapid treatment of MDE.” Psychol Med 45(4) 693-704

• Murrough JW et al. (2013) “Antidepressant efficacy of ketamine in TRD: a two-site RCT.” Am J Psychiatry 170(10) 1134-1142

• Niciu MJ et al. (2018) “The role of ketamine in treatment-resistant depression: a systematic review.” Curr Neuropharmacol 16(4) 444-456

• Sanacora G et al. (2017) “A consensus statement on the use of ketamine in the treatment of mood disorders.” JAMA Psychiatry 74(4) 399-405

• Zarate CA et al. (2006) “A randomized trial of an NMDA antagonist in TRD.” Arch Gen Psychiatry 63(8) 856-864

• Zarate CA Jr et al. (2012) “A randomized trial of a low-trapping NMDA antagonist in TRD.” Arch Gen Psychiatry 69(8) 827-834

Safety & Side‑effects

Decades of trials show IV ketamine is generally well‑tolerated when delivered in a controlled medical setting. Transient increases in blood pressure, mild dissociation, or nausea can occur and are managed on site. Published meta‑analyses report low risk of dependence and minimal serious adverse events.

Our Story

Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder impact the lives of thousands of Canadians every year. Ketamine infusion therapy has more than two decades of robust scientific research supporting its benefits in producing rapid and sustained relief by utilizing novel biological pathways for healing.

Dr. Stewart Forbes recognized the promise and success of this therapy and founded Forbes MediClinic in 2023 to allow this breakthrough treatment to be more accessible to Maritimers suffering from treatment-resistant mental health conditions. What began as a single treatment room has now grown into a dedicated clinic designed for privacy and calm in a fully monitored setting

Our Story

Our Story

Forbes MediClinic delivers evidence-based ketamine infusion therapy to patients suffering from depression and PTSD who have not experienced relief with conventional therapies. A new pathway to healing begins here.

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Ph: (506) 378 - 8808

Fax: (506) 573 - 0101

Referring Physicians:

Please fax your standard referral form (including patient identifiers, pertinent past medical history, and previous and current mental health treatments) to Forbes MediClinic at (506)-573-0101.

forbes.medical.inc@gmail.com

Location

Moncton Health Collaborative Building

277 John Street, Moncton NB

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Phone & Fax

Ph: (506) 378 - 8808

Fax: (506) 573 - 0101

Referring Physicians:

Please fax your standard referral form (including patient identifiers, pertinent past medical history, and previous and current mental health treatments) to Forbes MediClinic at (506)-573-0101.

forbes.medical.inc@gmail.com

Location

Moncton Health Collaborative Building

277 John Street, Moncton NB

Quick Links

Contact

About us

For Patients

For Practitioners

Evidence

Phone & Fax

Ph: (506) 378 - 8808

Fax: (506) 573 - 0101

Referring Physicians:

Please fax your standard referral form (including patient identifiers, pertinent past medical history, and previous and current mental health treatments) to Forbes MediClinic at (506)-573-0101.

forbes.medical.inc@gmail.com

Location

Moncton Health Collaborative Building

277 John Street, Moncton NB