Responders to rTMS for depression show increased fronto-midline theta and theta connectivity compared to non-responders

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for depression, but only some individuals respond. Predicting response could reduce patient and clinical burden. Neural activity related to working memory (WM) has been related to mood improvements, so may represent a biomarker for response prediction.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - October 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: N.W. Bailey, K.E. Hoy, N.C. Rogasch, R.H. Thomson, S. McQueen, D. Elliot, C.M. Sullivan, B.D. Fulcher, Z.J. Daskalakis, P.B. Fitzgerald Source Type: research