Psychiatrists still treat severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
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Electroconvulsive therapy remains an established and clinically relevant somatic intervention for treating severe and treatment-resistant major depression.
Evidence for · 5
Effects of Stimulus Intensity and Electrode Placement on the Efficacy and Cognitive Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy
1993 · cited by 940
Paper 4 evaluates how stimulus intensity and electrode placement affect electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) efficacy in depressed patients.
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More for · 4
Treatment-resistant depression: therapeutic trends, challenges, and future directions
2012 · cited by 777
Paper 5 lists electroconvulsive therapy as a key somatic therapy currently used for treating resistant major depressive disorder.
Prognosis and improved outcomes in major depression: a review
2019 · cited by 489
Paper 7 identifies electroconvulsive therapy as a well-established and clinically relevant treatment for treatment-resistant populations.
Prediction of electroconvulsive therapy response and remission in major depression: meta-analysis
2018 · cited by 333
Paper 10 notes in its meta-analysis background that electroconvulsive therapy is considered the most effective treatment for severe major depression.
Effect of Concomitant Pharmacotherapy on Electroconvulsive Therapy Outcomes
2009 · cited by 269
Paper 11 investigates concomitant pharmacotherapy outcomes during electroconvulsive therapy courses for major depression.