A Randomised Controlled Trial of Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Major Depressive Disorder [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Paul Fitzgerald (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kate Hoy ,  Prof David Barton

Brief description Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the only established treatment for a substantial sub-population of patients who fail to respond to other therapies. However, there are significant complications of ECT including memory related side-effects. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a new form of treatment for severe depression, magnetic seizure therapy, which appears to have a substantially reduced rate of cognitive side-effects.

Funding Amount $AUD 372,049.39

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant