AUG 10, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Propofol for depression: mechanisms and therapeutic potential
Frontiers in Physiology
A narrative review synthesizing preliminary open-label clinical evidence and putative mechanisms without new empirical data; the source itself acknowledges small sample sizes, lack of controlled trials, and unresolved safety and dosing questions, positioning propofol as a candidate for future study rather than an established therapeutic.
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DesignNarrative review