Shock therapy gets a Tune-Up: tailored amps may boost brain benefits
NCT ID NCT05699226
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether customizing the electrical dose of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) can better treat depression while protecting memory and thinking skills. About 50 older adults with depression will receive either a standard or personalized ECT amplitude. Researchers will measure mood improvement and cognitive changes using questionnaires and brain scans.
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University of New Mexico Health Science Center
RECRUITINGAlbuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, United States
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