Shock therapy vs. pills: which depression treatment wins on cost?
NCT ID NCT05306184
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two treatments for severe depression: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and antidepressant medication. Researchers want to see which one works better and is more cost-effective in the long run. The study involves 220 adults in the Netherlands who have not gotten better with at least one antidepressant trial.
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Locations
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GGz inGeest
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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RadboudUMC
Nijmegen, Netherlands