Variables associated with clinical outcomes and switching from unilateral to bitemporal electroconvulsive therapy: a retrospective study

Initiating treatment with RUL ECT and transitioning to BT ECT when necessary offers a pragmatic balance between tolerability and efficacy. Certain clinical variables may guide clinicians in anticipating the need for switching from a RUL to a BT setup.

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Frontiers in Psychiatry
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1758353
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Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
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Initiating treatment with RUL ECT and transitioning to BT ECT when necessary offers a pragmatic balance between tolerability and efficacy. Certain clinical variables may guide clinicians in anticipating the need for switching from a RUL to a BT setup.

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