A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of ketamine compared to electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression

These findings suggest that ketamine is not inferior to ECT for treating MDD; however, future studies are needed for validation.

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International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
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2025-10-21
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https://doi.org/10.1080/13651501.2025.2576205
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Treatment of Major Depression
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of ketamine compared to electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression

Ugwah-Oguejiofor Chinenye Jane, Guirong Song
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
Treatment of Major Depression
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of ketamine compared to electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression

Ugwah-Oguejiofor Chinenye Jane, Guirong Song
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Abstract

These findings suggest that ketamine is not inferior to ECT for treating MDD; however, future studies are needed for validation.

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical PracticeVol. 30(1)
Wuhan University (CN), Tangshan People's Hospital (CN), Second Hospital of Tangshan (CN), Fifth Hospital In Wuhan (CN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University (NG)
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Treatment of Major Depression
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