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The Effect on Cognition of Terminating ECT Induced Seizures With Propofol
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating electroconvulsive therapy, electroconvulsive therapy plus propofol, and 1 other intervention for Major Depression. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Participating subjects are those who are referred for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression who have agreed to the protocol. The control group receives ECT as usual. The other group receives propofol to terminate the ECT-induced seizure timed so that the seizure lasts at least 25 seconds. Extensive neuropsychological testing is being done on both groups before beginning ECT and within 48 hours after the 6th treatment. Multiple markers of the rapidity of recovery from anesthesia are being obtained from all subjects for 6 ECTs.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
electroconvulsive therapy as usual
electroconvulsive therapy identical to the comparator group except that propofol 0.5 mg/kg is given intravenously 15 seconds after the electrical stimulation at each treatment in order to terminate the ECT-induced seizure
Propofol 0.5 mg/kg intravenously given 15 seconds following electrical stimulation