Shared effects of electroconvulsive shocks and ketamine on neuroplasticity: A systematic review of animal models of depression.
Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews September 1, 2024 Jesca E De Jager, Rutger Boesjes, Gijs H J Roelandt et al. 13 citations
Electroconvulsive shocks (ECS) and ketamine are antidepressant treatments with a relatively fast onset of therapeutic effects compared to conventional medication and psychotherapy. While the exact neurobiological mechanisms underlying the antidepressant response of ECS and ketamine are unknown, both interventions are associated with neuroplasticity. Restoration of neuroplasticity may be a...