The Role of Fast or Slow Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Civilian Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial

Background; Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a proven treatment for major depression but it is less known whether it treats posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with or without depression, for those considered refractory to other treatments. A recent meta-analysis (n=118) showed that active 1 Hz or 10-20 Hz rTMS has a superior effect over sham.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research