Electroconvulsive Therapy Versus Ketamine for Major Depressive Episode
BJPsych Open June 1, 2026 James Finlay
Aims: To review and compare the safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness and remission rates of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) versus ketamine in patients with major depressive episodes. Methods: A narrative review of the literature was undertaken, focusing on randomised and non-randomised clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses comparing ketamine and ECT in adults with major...