why choose us

First received: March 24, 2023

Clinical Trial: Changes in the Blood-brain Barrier During Maintenance ECT in Formerly Depressed Patients

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Depression

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Changes in the Blood-brain Barrier During Maintenance ECT in Formerly Depressed Patients

Brief Summary: The aim of the study is to examine the effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients who had suffered from depression.We will study the BBB with dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI before and after treatment with a single ECT in patients currently undergoing ECT.The study is an observational (naturalistic) longitudinal study.

Read more