Regional and network-level convergent structural effects of electroconvulsive therapy in depression: a neuroimaging meta-analysis.

J Psychiatr ResMay 13, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Huiqing Meng, Yahui Yang, Qian Cui et al.

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This network meta-analysis examined the structural effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on brain regions in patients with depression. The study analyzed eleven neuroimaging studies and found that ECT significantly increased whole-brain gray matter volume (GMV) in specific areas, including the bilateral hippocampus and amygdala. The findings suggest a relationship between ECT efficacy and neuroplastic changes in limbic-subcortical networks.

Key findings

  • ECT increased GMV in the bilateral hippocampus, parahippocampus, and amygdala.
  • Convergent structural connectivity was observed with limbic and subcortical networks.
  • No neurotransmitter receptors or transporters were significantly over or under expressed in the ALE clusters.

Why it matters

Understanding the structural effects of ECT on brain regions can enhance the knowledge of its neurobiological mechanisms in treating depression, potentially guiding future therapeutic strategies and research.

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PubMed · PMID 42140097

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