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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, remains a critical biomedical intervention for severe, treatment-resistant depression. While its origins can be traced back to Hippocrates' observations that malaria-induced convulsions alleviated mental illness, modern ECT has evolved significantly from its earlier, more primitive applications. First introduced in 1938 by Ugo Cerletti and his colleagues, ECT involves inducing controlled seizures using electrical currents. In its early years,...

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Electro convulsive therapy in pre-pubertal catatonia: a case study.

A Thakur1, S Dutta, K Jagadheesan

  • 1ANUPAM THAKUR, MBBS., Junior Resident, Central Institute of Psychiatry Kanke (PO), Ranchi-834006. anupam_thakur2000@yahoo.com.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective and safe for treating life-threatening catatonia in children with depression. This case study supports its use in prepubertal patients requiring aggressive intervention.

Keywords:
ECTPrepubertal catatoniadepressionefficacysafety

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Depression in prepubertal children is uncommon.
  • Catatonia presents a rare but severe complication in this age group.
  • Aggressive treatment is necessary for life-threatening catatonic features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the efficacy of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in a prepubertal child with catatonia.
  • To assess the safety profile of ECT in this pediatric population.
  • To provide evidence for aggressive treatment options in pediatric catatonia.

Main Methods:

  • Case study of a prepubertal patient with depression and catatonia.
  • Administration of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
  • Monitoring of treatment efficacy and adverse events.

Main Results:

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) demonstrated significant efficacy in resolving catatonic symptoms.
  • The treatment was found to be safe with no major adverse events reported.
  • The patient showed improvement in depressive symptoms following ECT.

Conclusions:

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a viable and safe treatment option for prepubertal catatonia.
  • ECT should be considered in severe pediatric depression with catatonic features.
  • Further research is warranted to establish broader guidelines for pediatric ECT.