N/A
Completed N=20
Use of Ketamine vs Methohexital for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on Patient Recovery and Re-orientation Time
Post-anesthesia Recovery · Orientation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01567852 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Re-orientation Time — 24.5; 19.5 minutes
Summary
When undergoing ECT treatments, patient recovery time and re-orientation time may be shorter using ketamine for induction than using methohexital.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Re-orientation Time |
24.5; 19.5 | — |
| PRIMARY Recovery Time |
28.6; 27.2 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All patients eligible for ECT with a primary mood disorder (bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) will be eligible to participate in this study. - Patients must have decisional capacity and must be able to consent for this study.
Exclusion Criteria
- patients with a primary psychotic disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder); patients designated as having an American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) Status of greater than 3;
- patients with a known allergic reactions to methohexital , ketamine and succinylcholine;
- patients with current or previous history of aneurysms, intracranial bleeds, or intracranial hypertension;
- patients with uncontrolled severe hypertension.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01567852). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.