Brain Wave Discovery Challenges Beliefs About Electroconvulsive Therapy's Reset Effect
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Medical Xpress
A study led by Zach Rosenthal challenges the long-held belief that the seizure induced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the primary therapeutic mechanism, revealing that ECT also triggers a brain wave called cortical spreading depolarization (CSD), which may reset neurons and explain its effectiveness. This discovery, made possible by advanced neuroimaging, could lead to more personalized and effective ECT treatments, helping to reduce stigma and improve mental health outcomes.