Ketamine Therapy in Littleton, CO

Physician-Led IV Ketamine Care Serving Littleton and South Denver

At Vitalitas, we provide medically supervised IV ketamine therapy for patients who are considering another treatment approach after standard care has not provided enough relief. At our Littleton clinic at 26 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80120, treatment begins with careful screening and an individualized recommendation based on your symptoms, health history, medications, previous care, safety factors, and goals.

Our approach is built around clear expectations rather than guarantees. Ketamine may be appropriate for some patients with persistent mental health symptoms or complex chronic pain, but not everyone is a candidate. We evaluate clinical fit first, explain what treatment involves, and review your response before making recommendations about continued care.

What IV Ketamine Therapy Is

Ketamine is a long-established medication that is FDA-approved as a general anesthetic. Its use for psychiatric conditions and chronic pain is off-label, meaning ketamine has not been FDA-approved specifically to treat the mental health and pain conditions discussed on this page. The FDA provides additional context on the current use of ketamine in emerging areas of therapeutic interest.

Ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist that affects glutamate signaling in the brain and nervous system. Researchers have studied these effects in mood disorders and chronic pain conditions, although the evidence, treatment protocols, and expected response vary by diagnosis.

At Vitalitas, we provide intravenous ketamine in a medically supervised setting with physician oversight and clinical monitoring.

For a deeper explanation of the treatment, research, and broader clinical context, explore our ketamine therapy overview.

Conditions We Evaluate for IV Ketamine Therapy

Vitalitas provides IV ketamine therapy through mental health and chronic pain treatment pathways. A diagnosis alone does not determine candidacy, and treatment recommendations depend on your individual history and clinical needs.

For mental health care, we may consider IV ketamine for selected patients with:

• Treatment-resistant depression

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

For chronic pain care, we may consider IV ketamine for selected patients with:

• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS/RSD)

• Neuropathic pain and neuropathy

• Chronic migraine and refractory headaches

• Other complex or persistent chronic pain when clinically appropriate

Ketamine use for these psychiatric and chronic pain conditions is off-label.

Learn more about our mental health ketamine care and ketamine therapy for chronic pain.

How We Decide Whether Ketamine Therapy May Fit Your Care

Ketamine treatment at Vitalitas starts with a clinical evaluation, not an automatic treatment recommendation.

We consider factors including:

• Your current symptoms and how they affect daily life

• Mental health and medical history

• Current medications

• Previous treatments and response

• Relevant safety and risk factors

• Clinical stability

• Treatment goals and expectations

• Whether ketamine can be provided safely in an outpatient setting

If ketamine therapy appears appropriate, we create an individualized treatment plan. When useful, we may also coordinate with your psychiatrist, therapist, primary care clinician, pain specialist, or another provider involved in your ongoing care.

If treatment does not appear to be an appropriate fit, we believe explaining that clearly is part of responsible care.