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ECT augmentation of clozapine for clozapine-resistant schizophrenia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Wang G.2; Zheng W.5; Li X.-B.2; Wang S.-B.4; Cai D.-B.1; Yang X.-H.5; Ungvari G.S.3,7; Xiang Y.-T.10; Correll C.U.6,8,9
2018-10-01
Source PublicationJournal of Psychiatric Research
ISSN18791379 00223956
Volume105Pages:23-32
Abstract

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) is common and debilitating. A subgroup of patients even has clozapine-resistant schizophrenia (CRS). We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) augmentation of clozapine for CRS. Systematic literature search of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on ECT augmentation of clozapine in CRS. Co-primary outcomes included symptomatic improvement at post-ECT assessment and study endpoint. Eighteen RCTs (n = 1769) with 20 active treatment arms were identified and meta-analyzed. Adjunctive ECT was superior to clozapine regarding symptomatic improvement at post-ECT assessment (Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) = -0.88, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): −1.33 to −0.44; I2 = 86%, P = 0.0001) and endpoint assessment (SMD: −1.44, 95%CI: −2.05 to −0.84; I2 = 95%, P < 0.00001), separating as early as week 1–2 (SMD = −0.54, 95%CI: −0.88 to −0.20; I2 = 77%, P = 0.002). Adjunctive ECT was also superior regarding study-defined response at post-ECT assessment (53.6% vs. 25.4%, Risk Ratio (RR) = 1.94, 95%CI: 1.59–2.36; I2 = 0%, P < 0.00001, number-needed-to-treat (NNT) = 3, 95%CI: 3–5) and endpoint assessment (67.7% vs. 41.4%, RR = 1.66, 95%CI: 1.38–1.99; I2 = 47%, P < 0.00001, NNT = 4, 95%CI: 3–8), and remission at post-ECT assessment (13.3% vs. 3.7%, RR = 3.28, 95%CI: 1.80–5.99; I2 = 0%, P = 0.0001, NNT = 13, 95%CI: 6–100) and endpoint assessment (23.6% vs. 13.3%, RR = 1.80, 95%CI: 1.39 to 2.35; I2 = 5%, P < 0.0001, NNT = 14, 95%CI: 6–50). Patient-reported memory impairment (24.2% vs. 0%; RR = 16.10 (95%CI: 4.53–57.26); I2 = 0%, P < 0.0001, number-needed-to-harm (NNH) = 4, 95%CI: 2–14) and headache (14.5% vs 1.6%; RR = 4.03 (95%CI: 1.54–10.56); I2 = 0%, P = 0.005, NNH = 8, 95%CI: 4–50) occurred more frequently with adjunctive ECT. No significant group differences were found regarding discontinuation and other adverse effects. Despite increased frequency of self-reported memory impairment and headache, ECT augmentation of clozapine is a highly effective and relatively safe treatment for CRS.

KeywordClozapine Ect Headache Memory Remission Response Schizophrenia Treatment-resistant
DOI10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.08.002
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Language英語English
WOS Research AreaPsychiatry
WOS SubjectPsychiatry
WOS IDWOS:000447553800004
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85051764419
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Health Sciences
Corresponding AuthorXiang Y.-T.
Affiliation1.Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
2.Beijing An Ding Hospital, Capital Medical University
3.University of Western Australia
4.Guangdong General Hospital
5.Guangzhou Medical University
6.Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
7.University of Notre Dame Australia
8.Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
9.The Zucker Hillside Hospital
10.Universidade de Macau
Corresponding Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
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Wang G.,Zheng W.,Li X.-B.,et al. ECT augmentation of clozapine for clozapine-resistant schizophrenia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials[J]. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 2018, 105, 23-32.
APA Wang G.., Zheng W.., Li X.-B.., Wang S.-B.., Cai D.-B.., Yang X.-H.., Ungvari G.S.., Xiang Y.-T.., & Correll C.U. (2018). ECT augmentation of clozapine for clozapine-resistant schizophrenia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 105, 23-32.
MLA Wang G.,et al."ECT augmentation of clozapine for clozapine-resistant schizophrenia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials".Journal of Psychiatric Research 105(2018):23-32.
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