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> All five of the studies independently found that ECT was more effective than ketamine at relieving *severe* depression symptoms. A keyword was left from the
by chiefalchemist 4y ago
> All five of the studies independently found that ECT was more effective than ketamine at relieving *severe* depression symptoms.
A keyword was left from the title / headline.
- rubatuga 4y agoDefinitely a key factor since most psychiatrists reserve ECT for severe depression.
- chiefalchemist 4y agoI think the article mentions that. That said, I would presume the Schedule 1 drugs are being approached with a conservative mindset. But they still mind have wider application once the med profession gets past the stigma. The point being, abandoning these new options should be given a fair chance even if there are intials findings like this one.
- wnoise 4y agoKetamine has been schedule III since 1999. https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ketamine-2020_1.pdf https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ketamine-202...