Publications by authors named "Peng-Yv Xie"
Psychiatry Investig
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates a new approach to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) called mixed-strategy ECT (msECT), which combines standard ECT with low energy stimulation in later sessions, targeting patients with late-life depression who may resist treatment due to side effects.
- - A controlled trial involving 60 patients compared the effectiveness and side effects of msECT to traditional ECT (RECT), using statistical analyses to evaluate differences in depression scores and adverse reactions.
- - Results showed that msECT has similar effectiveness to RECT but is associated with fewer side effects, particularly in cognitive function during the later treatment phases.
