3.2. Subjective Parameters. Table 2 shows the direct effects
of ECT on subjective parameters, covering either the first
few hours after ECT or the effect on sleep during the night
following ECT. Depressed mood and interest in activities
VAS scores improved after ECT, compared to other days,
which approached statistical significance. As some patients
developed headache or body aches after ECT, pain scores
were also higher on ECT days (