Treating refractory depression in Parkinson ’s disease: a meta-analysis of transcranial magnetic stimulation

ConclusionsAcross all but one study, rTMS appears to effectively reduce depression scores among self-reported and clinician administered inventories. The total weight average effect size showed that, when considering study sample sizes and degree of findings, this form of neurostimulation can relieve PD patients of their depressive symptoms. Further, rTMS is a promising alternative to traditional anti-depressant therapies when treating refractory depression in patients with PD.
Source: Translational Neurodegeneration - Category: Neurology Source Type: research