Why the study?
Does electroconvulsive therapy improve remission rates in patients with severe depression compared to pharmacological treatments?
Population
Patients with severe mental disorders, including psychotic depression, deep depression with risk of suicide…
Comparison
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) vs Antidepressive drugs, simulated ECT, or placebo
Design
Review
Authors
Loading...
ECT is a highly effective treatment for severe and psychotic depression, though its use must be balanced against the risk of transient memory impairment and the need for continuation therapy to prevent relapse.
Does electroconvulsive therapy improve remission rates in patients with severe depression compared to pharmacological treatments?
ECT is a highly effective treatment for severe and psychotic depression, though its use must be balanced against the risk of transient memory impairment and the need for continuation therapy to prevent relapse.
Ottosson et al. (2012) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: