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Anesthesia choice may change ECT seizure and recovery times

NCT ID NCT07596095

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study involved 100 adults receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to see if the type of anesthesia drug used affects how long seizures last, how good they are, and how quickly patients wake up. Researchers measured brain activity, heart rate, and recovery scores. The goal was to gather knowledge to help doctors choose the best anesthesia for ECT.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

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Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III * Clinical indication for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) determined by a psychiatrist Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status IV or higher * History of lithium use * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * History of alcohol or substance abuse * History of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within the last 2 months * Anticipated difficult airway * Presence of epilepsy or glaucoma * Organ failure (heart failure, renal failure, or hepatic failure) * Intracranial mass lesion * Thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis * Known allergy to anesthetic agents * Patients who are unable to complete the ECT session or who refuse to -participate in the study

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Anesthesia, general Electroconvulsive therapy

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  • Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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