This study will investigate the effect of music on postictal agitation when played peri-interventionally for patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression.
Patients undergoing ECT treatment for depression (including depression as part of bipolar disorder)
Adult patients (≥18 years)
Hypnotic agent used is etomidate
Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language (in judgement of the attending physician or researcher)
Significant impaired hearing (defined as unable to communicate verbally or listen to music)
Severe neurological condition (defined as interfering with the ability to process music)
Patients receiving ECT for treatment of schizophrenic disorders
Erasmus Medical Center
Lead sponsor
Parnassia Groep
Collaborator