Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depression: Comparing Commonly Used Clinical Protocols.

ABSTRACT: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is increasingly being used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comorbid with major depressive disorder (MDD). Yet, identifying the most effective stimulation parameters remains an active area of research. We recently reported on the use of 5 Hz TMS to reduce PTSD and MDD symptoms. A recently developed form of TMS, intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), appears noninferior for treating MDD. Because iTBS can be delivered in a fraction of the time, it provides significant logistical advantages; however, evaluations of whether iTBS provides comparable PTSD and MDD symptom reductions are lacking. We performed a retrospective chart review comparing clinical outcomes in veterans with PTSD and MDD who received iTBS (n = 10) with a matched coh

SUBMITTER: Philip NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8581062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature