Effect of combined treatment with transcranial direct current stimulation and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation compared to monotherapy for the treatment of chronic insomnia: a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic insomnia increases the risk of various health problems and mental illness. Existing research suggests promise for both transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in treating chronic insomnia individually. However, the combined effects of tDCS and rTMS on this condition remain unclear. This study aimed to verify the efficacy and safety of tDCS combined with rTMS for the treatment of adult patients with chronic insomnia.

Methods

This was a randomised double-blind parallel-group controlled study. Overall, 157 participants with chronic insomnia were randomly assigned to one of three neurotherapy regimens: tDCS + rTMS, sham tDCS + rTMS, or tDCS + sham rTMS. All groups received 20 treatment sessions ove

SUBMITTER: Zhou Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571512 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature