Abstract
As a follow-up study of a psychoendocrinological investigation of 33 patients with major depressive illness undergoing ECT, attitudes towards ECT were examined and hormones measured in remission. Two thirds of the group had a positive attitude towards ECT. Cortisol, prolactin and TSH levels differed significantly from the depressive state. In contrast, there was no difference in ACTH levels.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
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Adult
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Aged
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Attitude
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Depressive Disorder / blood
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Depressive Disorder / therapy*
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Electroconvulsive Therapy*
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Growth Hormone / blood
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / blood
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Middle Aged
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Prolactin / blood
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Thyrotropin / blood
Substances
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Prolactin
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Thyrotropin
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Growth Hormone
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Hydrocortisone