Common blood pressure pill may calm ECT side effects
NCT ID NCT04828226
First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving clonidine before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) reduces the confusion and agitation that can happen afterward. ECT is a highly effective treatment for severe depression and bipolar disorder, but up to 65% of patients experience post-seizure delirium. The trial involved 130 adults scheduled for ECT at a Swiss hospital, comparing clonidine to a placebo in a triple-blind design.
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Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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