A meta-analysis of transcranial magnetic stimulation in Tourette syndrome.

ABSTRACT: There is growing enthusiasm for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders using neuromodulation. While some reports claim that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can be used to treat Tourette Syndrome (TS), little research exists to support this assertion. This meta-analysis examined the efficacy of TMS to reduce tic severity in patients with TS. Additionally, it explored the effect of TMS to reduce premonitory urge severity-the primary mechanism implicated in the frontline evidence-based treatment of TS. Five treatment comparisons were selected using PRISMA guidelines. All studies included were required to be (1) a randomized controlled trial, (2) compare TMS to a sham condition, and (3) have all participants meet diagnostic criteria for a persistent tic disorder and/or TS. A rando

SUBMITTER: Steuber ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11018498 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature