Brain scans reveal how shock therapy affects depression
NCT ID NCT07533773
First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at how two treatments for severe depression—electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST)—change brain activity. Researchers will use a special brain imaging technique (fNIRS) to measure blood flow in the front and side parts of the brain before and after treatment. The goal is to understand how these therapies work and how they might affect thinking and mood. The study plans to enroll 60 adults with major depression.
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
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