Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Continuation ECT].

Alexander Sartorius1, Fritz A Henn

  • 1Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit, Mannheim.

Psychiatrische Praxis
|November 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is underutilized for maintaining remission in major depression, despite its proven efficacy. This case report highlights successful continuation ECT (cECT) and maintenance ECT (mECT) in a geriatric patient, advocating for broader application.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Kynurenine pathway profiles as markers of ketamine response in treatment-resistant depression.

Brain, behavior, and immunity·2026
Same author

Baseline inflammatory profiles in moderate-to-severe depression and differential response to intermittent theta-burst stimulation.

Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry·2026
Same author

Electroconvulsive therapy in Germany: a nationwide multilevel analysis of determinants, regional patterns, and institutional variation.

European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience·2026
Same author

A unified voice for evidence-based psychiatry: a global response to the WHO guidance on ECT.

European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience·2026
Same author

Just a caffeine-blocker? Questioning new proposed core mechanisms of ECT.

Brain stimulation·2026
Same author

Joint statement by the World Psychiatric Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the European Psychiatric Association, and the Global Expert Task Force on ECT on the portrayal of electroconvulsive therapy in the WHO Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans.

The lancet. Psychiatry·2026

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology

Context:

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is experiencing a resurgence in Germany, recognized as a first-line treatment for severe depressive conditions.
  • Despite its efficacy in acute phases, ECT is infrequently used for continuation or maintenance therapy post-remission, with antidepressant medication often preferred.
  • Current practice guidelines inadequately address the role of continuation ECT (cECT) and maintenance ECT (mECT).

Purpose:

  • To report a successful case of continuation ECT (cECT) and maintenance ECT (mECT) in a geriatric patient with significant comorbidities.
  • To examine the case in light of current guidelines and research findings.
  • To discuss critical aspects of cECT and mECT, including treatment intervals, duration, cognitive effects, comorbidity management, and quality of life.

Summary:

Related Experiment Videos

  • A case report details the successful application of cECT and mECT in an elderly patient with severe comorbidities, demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of extended ECT protocols.
  • The report analyzes treatment parameters such as interval and duration, alongside effects on cognition, memory, and quality of life, considering comedication and comorbidities.
  • Findings suggest that cECT and mECT are valuable tools for sustaining remission in major depressive disorder, even in complex geriatric cases.

Impact:

  • Recommends a wider adoption of continuation and maintenance electroconvulsive therapy for preventing relapse in major depressive disorder.
  • Highlights the potential of cECT and mECT to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for patients with recurrent or treatment-resistant depression.
  • Emphasizes the need for updated clinical guidelines to incorporate evidence-based recommendations for long-term ECT utilization.