MST

New Trials Show ECT and MST Both Effective in Reducing Bipolar Depression & “Unipolar” Major Depression, with a Safety Advantage for MST
In recent weeks, researchers led by two BBRF grantees have reported encouraging results of a small pilot trial comparing the clinical and cognitive effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) vs.… Read More
Trial Indicates Cognitive Safety Advantage of Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) Over Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Severe Depression
Building on past clinical trials demonstrating that magnetic seizure therapy (MST) is as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in reducing the severity of symptoms in major depressive disorder… Read More
In Trial, Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) Was Just as Effective as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in Treating Severe Depression, and Likely Safer
In a new paper, researchers have reported results of the largest double-blind, randomized clinical trial to date comparing the effectiveness and safety of two important therapies for severe and… Read More
Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) Shows Promise as Possible Alternative to ECT for Reducing Major Depression and Suicidality
A Toronto-based research team that includes four BBRF grantees is exploring magnetic seizure therapy (MST) as a potential alternative treatment to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The team has just… Read More