Synapseklinikken
Oslo, Norway
Treatment & access
- Treatments offeredTreatment-resistant depression · Anxiety disorders · PTSD / trauma · Chronic pain (via partnership with Oslo Smerteklinikk)
- Access routeprivate_pay
- Price informationIV ketamine infusion NOK 4,250 per infusion (120-minute session); assessment consultation NOK 1,750; medical examination NOK 990; published package examples range from NOK 12,750 (follow-up, 3 infusions) to NOK 38,490 (start-up plus 8 infusions) - per the clinic's price page
- Phone+47 22 32 22 33
- Websitehttps://synapseklinikken.no
About this provider
Synapseklinikken is an Oslo clinic (Sorkedalsveien 10D) offering intravenous low-dose ketamine treatment for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety and PTSD, with chronic-pain cases referred to partner Oslo Smerteklinikk. It bases its approach on Sykehuset Ostfold's treatment protocol, adapted individually. The pathway is a free 15-minute phone call, an obligatory psychologist assessment and medical examination, then typically six infusions over about three weeks; each 120-minute session includes a roughly 40-minute monitored infusion with anaesthesia nurses present and specialist doctors on site. An obligatory psychologist evaluation follows the series, plus free follow-up calls at 3, 6 and 12 months. The team spans psychiatry, anaesthesia and pain medicine, many with over 30 years' experience. No referral is required.
Services & programs
- Free introductory phone consultationConfidential, free, non-binding 15-minute phone call to assess whether intravenous treatment could be right for you. Free
- Assessment/start-up consultation with psychologistObligatory 45-minute assessment mapping symptoms and previous treatments. NOK 1,750 (+ NOK 300 evening surcharge)
- Medical examination with specialist doctorObligatory 30-minute pre-treatment medical check of physical health. NOK 990 (+ NOK 300 evening surcharge; possible material/hygiene and lab extras)
- Intravenous ketamine infusion120-minute session; you speak with a specialist doctor before and after each infusion, experienced anaesthesia nurses monitor throughout, and specialist doctors are always at the clinic. NOK 4,250 per infusion (+ NOK 300 evening surcharge)
- Psychologist evaluation sessionsOptional mid-series evaluation and an obligatory final evaluation after the last infusion to summarise effect and plan follow-up. NOK 1,750 per 45-minute session (+ NOK 300 evening surcharge)
- Follow-up with psychiatric nurseFree follow-up calls at 3, 6 and 12 months; ad-hoc phone consultation with psychiatric nurse available. Follow-up calls free; other nurse phone consultation NOK 550 (20 min)
Programs & studies
| Program | Kind | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Start-up + 6 infusions package | treatment package example | offered |
| Start-up + 3 infusions package | treatment package example | offered |
| Start-up + 8 infusions package | treatment package example | offered |
| Maintenance booster infusions | maintenance | offered as needed |
Pricing
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Introductory phone consultation (15 min) | Free |
| Assessment/start-up consultation with psychologist (45 min) | NOK 1,750 |
| Medical examination with specialist (30 min) | NOK 990 |
| IV ketamine infusion (120 min) | NOK 4,250 |
| Psychologist evaluation session (45 min) | NOK 1,750 |
| Follow-up calls at 3/6/12 months | Free |
| Package: start-up + 6 infusions | NOK 29,990 |
| Package range | NOK 12,750-38,490 |
| Invoice fee (if invoiced afterwards) | NOK 90 |
Facilities & languages
- Facilities
- Clinic at Sorkedalsveien 10D, 0369 Oslo
- Screened treatment rooms with comfortable reclining chairs, eye masks and blankets; continuous monitoring of pulse and blood pressure during infusions
- LanguagesWebsite in Norwegian.
- TeamMultidisciplinary team with long experience in psychiatry, anaesthesia and pain treatment; the clinic states many of its experts have over 30 years of experience, and start-up/evaluation consultations are with a psychologist (Ph.D. per the price examples). Partnership with Oslo Smerteklinikk for chronic pain.
Common questions
What does treatment cost and what is included?
Infusions cost NOK 4,250 each; published package examples run from NOK 12,750 (three follow-up infusions) to NOK 38,490 (start-up plus eight infusions), with the standard start-up-plus-six-infusions pathway at NOK 29,990 including the psychologist assessment, medical exam, final evaluation and free follow-up at 3, 6 and 12 months. Evening appointments carry a NOK 300 surcharge.
Is it covered by the public system or insurance?
The clinic states infusion treatment for depression/anxiety is not yet part of the public offer for individual patients, even though the method was approved for hospital use for treatment-resistant depression in August 2025, and that neither Helfo nor standard health insurance covers the infusion itself - treatment is paid privately. It adds that treatment insurance typically covers up to 10 psychologist consultations (insurers named include Storebrand, Tryg, If, Gjensidige, Sparebanken 1 and Vertikal), so the talk-therapy parts may be reimbursed; the clinic can supply documentation.
How do I start, and do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. Book a free 15-minute phone call (phone +47 22 32 22 33, weekdays 10:00-15:00, or online), then an obligatory psychologist assessment and medical examination. The clinic asks for documentation of previous treatment (e.g., hospital discharge summaries or GP/psychologist notes), which can be sent via its online patient-record system. Waiting time is short; the first infusion can often be offered the day after clearance.
How does a session and a full course work?
Each session lasts about two hours: preparation, a ~40-minute slow infusion while you rest in a comfortable chair (eye mask and blanket offered, vital signs monitored, doctor or nurse always present), then about 30 minutes of observation. A typical course is six infusions over about three weeks (e.g., two per week), adjustable between 3-4 and 6-8 depending on response. You must arrange transport home and not drive until the next day.
How is payment handled?
The clinic is cashless: pay by card or Vipps. Instalment plans are offered on request. Invoicing afterwards incurs a NOK 90 fee. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours ahead in office hours (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00) or 100% is charged; documented illness is not billed.
Verification
- License / registryPublic trial registry (ClinicalTrials.gov / EU CTIS)
- Sourcehttps://synapseklinikken.no
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