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This study aims to compare the efficacy of adjunct ECT in patients with treatment resistant schizophrenia considering the use of ketamine versus other anesthetics.
Age range
18 to 65 years
Gender
Male and Female
Individuals are eligible if they
- Are a current inpatient or outpatient of the Schizophrenia Recovery Program;
- Have a schizophrenia spectrum illness;
- Received a referral to ECT by their treating psychiatrist as part of their treatment plan;
- Are able to speak and understand English;
- Are able to provide consent
Individuals are not eligible if they
- Have a diagnosis of substance induced psychosis;
- Have a diagnosis of another currently significant and unstable psychiatric condition (i.e. severe personality disorder, PTSD, severe active substance use etc)
Location
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Schizophrenia Recovery Program
1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON
Recruitment Via
- Internal Referral
Principal Investigators
Naista Zhand, MD; David Attwood, MD; Lisa McMurray, MD
Contact
Carrie Robertson
+1 (613) 722-6521 ext. 6745
carrie.robertson@theroyal.ca
*This study is currently recruiting participants