How Brain 'Noise' Could Revolutionize Treatment for Resistant Depression

New Research Sheds Light on ECT Mechanisms, Offering Hope for More Predictive and Effective Care

Topline:

Recent studies reveal that aperiodic neural activity may play a crucial role in the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This discovery could help healthcare providers predict patient responses and reduce the stigma surrounding ECT.

Study Details:

For decades, ECT has been a critical interven…