Shock therapy vs. ketamine: which works better for severe depression?
NCT ID NCT07526454
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compared two treatments—electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and intravenous ketamine—in 70 adults whose depression did not improve with standard medications. Over three weeks, researchers measured changes in mood and thinking skills to see which treatment worked better and was safer. The goal was to find a more effective option for people with treatment-resistant depression.
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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