Overview

Optimizing Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administered with medication for the treatment of a major depressive episode (unipolar or bipolar) and will compare two types of ECT.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Collaborator:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Treatments:
Lithium Carbonate
Nortriptyline
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride