Electroconvulsive Therapy and Other Neuromodulation Techniques for the Treatment of Psychosis
Maley CT, Becker JE, Shultz EKB
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America · 2019
Key finding
There is also evidence to suggest that electroconvulsive therapy can be a safe, effective treatment in first episode psychosis, such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders, particularly in treatment-resistant patients.
- Condition
- Schizophrenia
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Maley, C. T., Becker, J. E., & Shultz, E. K. B. (2019). Electroconvulsive Therapy and Other Neuromodulation Techniques for the Treatment of Psychosis. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 28(1), 91-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2018.07.004
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