Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in major depression: A three-arm parallel-group dose-response randomized pilot trial.

Background: The optimal dose (number of pulses per session) of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), using the H-coil, in major depressive disorder (MDD) has not previously been reported.

Objective: To explore the relationship between rTMS dose and antidepressant effect, and collect data for the design of a definitive trial.

Methods: This was a double-blind, three-arm parallel-group, randomized [1:1:1], pilot trial conducted in Stockholm, Sweden (September 2014 to September 2016).

Physician estimated vs. self-reported subjective memory in depressed patients treated with electroconvulsive therapy.

Subjective memory deficits are common in depression and during series of treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). There is a need for feasible assessment of memory deficit. In the Swedish National Quality Register for ECT, patients' subjective memory function is rated by a clinician.

Improvement of postpartum depression and psychosis after electroconvulsive therapy: A population-based study with a matched comparison group.

Introduction: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat postpartum depression and psychosis based on clinical experience and small observational studies.

Aims: The primary aim was to test the hypothesis that the response rate to ECT for depression and psychosis is higher during the postpartum period than outside this period. The secondary aim was to identify predictors of a response to ECT during the postpartum period.

Improvement of cycloid psychosis following electroconvulsive therapy.

Background: The treatment of choice for cycloid psychosis has traditionally been electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), but there is a lack of studies on its effectiveness.

Aims: The primary aim of this register study was to determine the rates of remission and response after ECT for cycloid psychosis. The secondary aim was to examine possible predictors of outcome.

Subjective Memory Immediately Following Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Objectives: The aims of the present study were to describe the short-term rate of subjective memory worsening (SMW) and identify factors of importance for SMW in a large clinical sample treated for depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Methods: This register-based study included 1212 patients from the Swedish National Quality Register for ECT. Subjective memory worsening was defined as a 2-point worsening on the memory item of the Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale from before to within 1 week after treatment.