Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder associated with disruption in social and occupational function. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) represents a novel approach to PTSD, and intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) is a new, more rapid administration protocol with data supporting efficacy in depression. The authors conducted a sham-controlled study of iTBS for PTSD.

Methods

Fifty veterans with PTSD received 10 days of sham-controlled iTBS (1,800 pulses/day), followed by 10 unblinded sessions. Primary outcome measures included acceptability (retention rates), changes in PTSD symptoms (clinician- and self-rated), quality of life, social and occupational function, and depression, obtained at the end of 2 weeks; ana

SUBMITTER: Philip NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6824981 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature