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Effects of Repeated Electroconvulsive Therapy Sessions on Anesthetic Requirements
Sponsor: Izmir City Hospital
Summary
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for severe depression and other psychiatric disorders. ECT is usually given in several sessions on different days. During each session, patients receive short-acting anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety. This study aims to evaluate whether the amount of anesthetic medication required changes during repeated ECT sessions in the same patient. In addition, the study will examine the relationship between anesthetic dose, seizure duration, seizure quality (measured by postictal suppression index), and recovery time. This is a prospective observational study. All anesthesia and ECT procedures will be performed according to routine clinical practice. No additional intervention will be applied for research purposes.
Official title: Effects of Repeated Electroconvulsive Therapy on Anesthetic Requirements: A Prospective Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2026-03-15
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2026-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy administered as part of routine clinical care. The study does not assign or modify the intervention. Anesthetic management and ECT parameters are determined by treating physicians according to standard institutional protocols.
Locations (1)
Izmir City Hospital
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)