Brain shock therapy tested: new method aims to preserve memories while fighting depression

NCT ID NCT05402657

Summary

This study tested two different ways of giving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to people with severe depression. Researchers wanted to see if placing the electrodes in a different spot on the head (frontoparietal) works as well as the standard spot (temporoparietal) but causes fewer memory problems. The trial involved 156 adults and followed them for 24 weeks to measure changes in depression and memory.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)

    Gold Coast, Queensland, 4215, Australia

  • Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

    Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Ramsay Clinic Albert Road

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

  • Ramsay Clinic Lakeside

    Warners Bay, New South Wales, 2282, Australia

  • Ramsay Clinic Northside

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2065, Australia

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