Accelerated magnetic seizure therapy (aMST) for treatment of major depressive disorder: A pilot study
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is often the recommendation for severe and treatment-resistant depression. However, treatments need to be spaced out over long periods of time to prevent cognitive side effects. Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) uses magnetic—not electrical—stimulation to similarly treat depression. Because of its unique approach and less side effects when compared to ECT, researchers wonder if MST treatments can be safely and effectively accelerated to reduce treatment time.