Decreasing the Use of Unmodified Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in an Indian Hospital
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
In developing countries, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is typically delivered without the
use of an anesthetic prior to the treatment, known as unmodified ECT. This interventional
study aims to decrease the practice of unmodified ECT at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical
University, U.P. & G.M. & Associated Hospitals (C.S.M) by administering a low dose anesthetic
(propofol) prior to ECT delivery. In so doing, the investigators hope to facilitate the
transition from unmodified to modified ECT without incurring excessive costs to the center.
It is hypothesized that ECT patients will opt for modified treatment, that adverse effects
will be minimal, and that costs will not rise prohibitively.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborators:
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health