Theta burst stimulation for depression: a systematic review and network and pairwise meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: In clinical practice, theta burst stimulation (TBS) presents as a more efficient and potentially more effective therapeutic modality than conventional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), as it allows for the delivery of more stimuli in less time and at similar intensities. To date, accelerated treatment plans according to various continuous (cTBS) and intermittent TBS (iTBS) protocols for depression have been proposed. To investigate which of the TBS protocols provided a favorable risk-benefit balance for individuals with depression, this systematic review and random-effects model network meta-analysis was conducted. The study outcomes included response rate (primary), depression symptom improvement, remission rate, all-cause discontinuation rate, incidence of switch to ma

SUBMITTER: Kishi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11609094 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature