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Predicting Effects and Risk of Relapse Into Depression - The Danish ECT/MRI Project
In Brief
An observational study for Depressive Disorder and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main purpose of this study is to determine whether electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) causes any structural or functional brain changes and thus indicating its mechanism of action. The second aim is to find predictors of an immediate response, sustained remission, relapse and side-effects. Thirdly, this study aims to explore whether ECT causes any changes in blood-brain barriers permeability and whether these changes correlate to memory problems. The fourth objective is to examine whether ECT causes any brain tissue damage.