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This case report investigates the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in a patient with treatment-resistant catatonia influenced by Parkinson disease and neuroborreliosis.

July 1, 2026Journal of Ect

Successful Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Catatonia With Comorbid Parkinson Disease and Neuroborreliosis

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NENicolas EdenUniversität Hamburg DZDarius ZokaiUniversität Hamburg DLDaniel LüdeckeUniversität Hamburg

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Randomized trial reports improved symptoms in a patient with treatment-resistant catatonia, suggesting ECT's efficacy.

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This case report investigates the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in a patient with treatment-resistant catatonia influenced by Parkinson disease and neuroborreliosis.
Patient was switched from risperidone to quetiapine, resulting in symptom deterioration.
After several unsuccessful pharmacological interventions, bilateral ECT was initiated after 3 months.
A total of 18 ECT sessions were administered, leading to symptom remission.
The patient showed marked improvement after 6 ECT sessions.
Full remission of catatonic and psychotic symptoms achieved after 18 ECT sessions.
No further need for coercive measures following treatment, leading to patient discharge.

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Eden et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44afdc5cd2549c8bc44c50 https://doi.org/10.1097/yct.0000000000001297

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Successful Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Catatonia With Comorbid Parkinson Disease and Neuroborreliosis

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