Accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation for psychological distress in advanced cancer: A phase 2a feasibility and preliminary efficacy clinical trial

CONCLUSIONS: Accelerated rTMS improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, or both in this small feasibility and preliminary efficacy study. A larger, sham-controlled study is warranted to determine whether rTMS could be an effective, acceptable, and scalable treatment in the palliative setting.TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT04257227.PMID:38482823 | DOI:10.1177/02692163241234799

Source: Palliative Medicine - March 14, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: James Downar Julie Lapenskie Koby Anderson Jodi Edwards Christine Watt Michel Dionne Jill Rice Monisha Kabir Peter Lawlor Jonathan Downar Source Type: research