New ECT method may ease depression with fewer memory problems

NCT ID NCT05402657

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The George Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested two ways of giving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to 156 people with severe depression. One method uses a frontoparietal placement and the other a temporoparietal placement. The goal was to see which works better for depression while causing fewer memory side effects. Participants received ECT for about 4 weeks and were followed for 24 weeks after.

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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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MAJOR DEPRESSIVE EPISODE