Lithium and ECT combo may keep depression away longer
NCT ID NCT06751875
First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding lithium to personalized maintenance electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can prevent depression relapse in people who already responded well to ECT. 96 adults with major depressive disorder were followed for 6 months. The goal was to find a better way to keep depression from returning after successful ECT treatment.
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Collaborative Antwerp Psychiatric Research Institute (CAPRI)
Wilrijk, Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
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