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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 title / headline.



Definitely a key factor since most psychiatrists reserve ECT for severe depression.


I 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.


Ketamine has been schedule III since 1999.

https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ketamine-202...




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