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Primary and secondary memory were tested in depressive patients by means of immediate free recall of lists of words in a double blind intraindividual cross-over comparison between ACTH4-10 in a single s.c. dose and placebo, in connection with the second and third unilateral electroconvulsive treatment (ECT).
The results of the study did not show any memory facilitating effect of ACTH4-10 in immediate recall from primary and secondary memory, after ECT.
The results indicate a negative effect of ECT on delayed recall from secondary memory 120 min after ECT.
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Frederiksen, SO., d'Elia, G. & Holsten, F. Influence of ACTH4-10 and unilateral ECT on primary and secondary memory in depressive patients. Eur Arch Psychiatr Neurol Sci 234, 291–294 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00381038
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