Brain scans reveal how shock therapies affect depression
NCT ID NCT07533773
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use a brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST) change brain activity in people with major depression. Researchers will compare the two treatments in 60 adults to understand their effects on mood and thinking. The goal is to learn which therapy works better for different patients.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Electroconvulsive therapy or magnetic seizure therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors choose between ECT and MST based on how each affects brain function and cognition in depression.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures brain activity, not long-term outcomes.
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
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