Memory impairment Signs and Symptoms Memory impairment
Conditions
Interventions
1. Randomisation to either ECT or MST groups
2. ECT protocol (treatment as usual): ECT will be administered in line with the latest guidelines from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Seizure threshol
pulse width 1 ms
MECTA Spectrum™ 5000 M), and monitored by electroencephalogram (EEG). The clinical team responsible for the patient will determine the need for and duration of treatment, usually between 6 and 12 trea
Sponsors
University of Edinburgh (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Referred to and accepted by ECT service for treatment of major depressive episode 2. Able to give informed consent to ECT and to trial procedure 3. If patient is detained, ECT would be given with patient's consent (valid T2 form completed)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications for ECT or anaesthesia 2. Unable or unwilling to give informed consent to ECT or to trial procedure 3. Patients with organic diagnoses (e.g. dementia, schizophrenia and substance abuse) 4. Patients with metallic implants or pacemakers 5. Pregnancy 6. Aged <18 years
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Last follow-up six months after course of treatment of last recruited subject recruited before 31st March 2008 or 80th subject recruited | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed