Brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a possible predictor of electroconvulsive therapy outcome

Volume: 9, Issue: 1
Published: May 24, 2019
Abstract
While brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been shown to predict response to pharmacotherapy in depression, studies in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are small and report conflicting results. This study assesses the association between pre-treatment BDNF levels and ECT outcome in severe late-life unipolar depression (LLD). The potential of BDNF as a clinical predictor of ECT outcome was subsequently evaluated. Characteristics associated...
Paper Details
Title
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a possible predictor of electroconvulsive therapy outcome
Published Date
May 24, 2019
Volume
9
Issue
1
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