Brain wave clues may predict ECT success for depression

NCT ID NCT04451135

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) affects brain wave patterns in 31 adults with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers measure depression symptoms and brain activity during and after ECT sessions to find links. The goal is to better understand why ECT works for some people, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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