Repetitive enhancement of serum BDNF subsequent to continuation ECT

Introduction Continuation electroconvulsive therapy (c‐ ECT ) is highly effective for the prevention of depressive symptom relapse. There is a lack of understanding, about how c‐ ECT works in humans, particularly with regard to its effects on brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) concentrations. Here, we aimed to close a gap in the literature by evaluating BDNF levels in patients receiving c‐ECT. Methods We included 13 patients with either...