The effects of intranasal esketamine (84 mg) and oral mirtazapine (30 mg) on on-road driving performance: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

van de Loo AJAE, Bervoets AC, Mooren L, Bouwmeester NH, Garssen J, Zuiker R, van Amerongen G, van Gerven J, Singh J, der Ark PV, Fedgchin M, Morrison R, Wajs E, Verster JC

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the single dose effect of intranasal esketamine (84 mg) compared to placebo on on-road driving performance. Mirtazapine (oral, 30 mg) was used as a positive control, as this antidepressant drug is known to negatively affect driving performance.