The study protocol of the Norwegian randomized controlled trial of electroconvulsive therapy in treatment resistant depression in bipolar disorder

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The treatment of depressive phases of bipolar disorder is challenging. The effects of the commonly used antidepressants in bipolar depression are questionable. Electroconvulsive therapy is generally considered to be the most effectiv...

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Main Authors: Oedegaard Ketil J, Schøyen Helle, Vaaler Arne E, Kessler Ute, Bergsholm Per, Andreassen Ole A, Malt Ulrik F, Morken Gunnar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/10/16