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Synonyms

ECT

1 American  

ect- 2 American  
  1. variant of ecto- before a vowel.

    ectal.


ECT British  

abbreviation

  1. electroconvulsive therapy

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Tracey Gillies, executive medical director at NHS Lothian, said recent international studies suggested that the use of IV ketamine may be a cost-effective alternative to ECT.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

It would be offered to patients with the most hard-to-treat depression, as an alternative to ECT.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

More than half of those given ketamine showed improvement, compared with about 41% for those receiving ECT.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

While these findings establish a link between aperiodic activity and ECT benefits, the researchers stress the need for further investigation to leverage these insights in clinical applications.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

"The problem is that the brain is a very complicated organ, and ECT changes many things in the brain," he said.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023