U.S., Sept. 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07807930) titled 'Individual Narratives of Stimulation (ECT and TMS)' on Sept. 01.
Brief Summary: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are two evidence-based treatments for major depressive disorder. Both work by stimulating the brain (a process known as neuromodulation), but they differ markedly in invasiveness. ECT requires a general anaesthetic, whereas TMS is delivered while a person is awake and alert and they can go home immediately afterwards. TMS has been proposed as an alternative to ECT for some people. However, TMS is not as effective as ECT in all cases, is generally slower acting, and remains less w...