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There is no intervention in this observation study (qualitative interviews about / Major Depression · Observational Study
ClinicalTrials.gov · September 8, 2026
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This is a planned qualitative narrative inquiry study registered but not yet recruiting. It aims to explore lived experiences of adults who have received both ECT and TMS for major depression using in-depth interviews and co-created storytelling. No results are available; the study is at the planning stage.
Observational. Major Depression; age from 18 Years. Intervention: People with lived experience of both ECT and TMS for treati…. n = 12. 2 sites: United Kingdom.
This is a planned qualitative narrative inquiry study registered but not yet recruiting. It aims to explore lived experiences of adults who have received both ECT and TMS for major depression using in-depth interviews and co-created storytelling. No results are available; the study is at the planning stage.
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This is a planned qualitative observational study with no results posted; it describes a narrative inquiry design examining lived experiences of ECT and TMS in a very small sample, intended to generate themes rather than test hypotheses.
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Registry record from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07807930). This is a study registration, not published results. Lead sponsor: University of Nottingham. Recruitment status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING. Study type: OBSERVATIONAL. Enrollment: 12 participants (ESTIMATED). Conditions: Major Depression. Interventions: OTHER: There is no intervention in this observation study (qualitative interviews about past treatment experiences). Primary outcome measures: Co-created narratives and associated themes , From enrollment to the completion of the follow-up feedback sesson. Brief summary: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are two evidence-based treatments for major depressive disorder. Both work by stimulating the brain (a process known as neuromodulation), but they differ markedly in invasiveness. ECT requires a general anaesthetic, whereas TMS is delivered while a person is awake and alert and they can go home immediately afterwards. TMS has been proposed as an alternative to ECT for some people. However, TMS is not as effective as ECT in all cases, is generally slower acting, and remains less widely available. In Nottingham and Liverpool, we have identified a small number of individuals who have experienced both ECT and TMS across different episodes of depression. One such individual is a lived experience co-researcher on our team. Whilst previous studies have explored experiences of ECT and TMS separately, often using relatively superficial methods, none have examined the perspectives of people who have received both treatments. This study addresses that gap through an in-depth exploration of their experiences. We will use a narrative inquiry approach that encourages participants to tell the story of their experiences of ECT and TMS in their own words. Eligible participants will be adults who have previously received both treatments for depression. Participation involves four sessions: a structured discussion to map the timeline of their depression and treatments, two in-depth open-ended interview sessions (narrative inquiry), and a follow-up discussion about the researchers' reconstruction of their story. Recruitment will take place through services in Nottingham and Liverpool. This study will help us understand how patients relate to, and make sense of, ECT and TMS, which contextual factors shape their experiences, and how these treatments fit into broader recovery journeys. The findings will inform development of patient-centred services, support shared decision-making, and promote a compassionate understanding of treatment experiences among healthcare professionals.
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