Efficacy and adverse effects of ketamine versus electroconvulsive therapy for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Affective Disorders March 1, 2023 Debora de A. Simoes Moreira, Luís Eduardo Gauer, Guilherme Teixeira et al. 25 citations
Background: ECT is considered the fastest and most effective treatment for TRD. Ketamine seems to be an attractive alternative due to its rapid-onset antidepressant effects and impact on suicidal thoughts. This study aimed to compare efficacy and tolerability of ECT and ketamine for different depression outcomes (PROSPERO/CRD42022349220). Methods: We searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase,...