Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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  1. Nick D. Allen, M.D.

    Nick D. Allen, M.D.

    1. Psychiatrist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Electroconvulsive therapy, Delirium, Neurocognitive disorder, Depression, Anxiety disorder, Bipolar disorder, Generaliz...ed anxiety disorder, Personality disorder, Drug addiction, Somatic symptom disorder, Substance abuse, Psychotic disorder

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Current research projects include studies to find out if ECT can help treat severe agitation in people who have Alzheimer's dementia. Another study includes collecting data using a Smartwatch to help develop proper ECT dosing and assess results in people with major depression.

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  1. What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? American Psychiatric Association. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ect. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  2. ECT, TMS and other brain stimulation therapies. National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/ECT-TMS-and-Other-Brain-Stimulation-Therapies. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  3. Brain stimulation therapies. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/brain-stimulation-therapies/brain-stimulation-therapies. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  4. Kellner C. Overview of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  5. Kellner C. Technique for performing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  6. Tess A, et al. Medical evaluation for electroconvulsive therapy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  7. Guidance on the use of electroconvulsive therapy. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta59. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  8. Gelb AW, et al. Anesthesia for electroconvulsive therapy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  9. Meyer JP, et al. Electroconvulsive therapy in geriatric psychiatry: A selective review. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. 2020; doi:10.1016/j.cger.2019.11.007.
  10. Chatham AN, et al. The use of ECT in the elderly — Looking beyond depression. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2022; doi:10.1007/s11920-022-01353-0.
  11. Stella F, et al. Electroconvulsive therapy for treating patients with agitation and related behavioral disorders due to dementia: A systematic review. Dementia and Neuropsychologia. 2023; doi:10.1590/1980-5764-DN-2023-0007.
  12. Tampi RR, et al. Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in the era of boxed warnings. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2022; doi:10.1007/s11920-022-01347-y.
  13. Depression. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression. Accessed March 28, 2024.
  14. Kung S (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. April 8, 2024.

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