A case series of a novel 1 Hz right-sided dorsolateral prefrontal cortex rTMS protocol in major depression

Although effective in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and superior in tolerability to medication, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is currently burdened by high costs of equipment acquisition, operation and technical complexity, precluding its widespread use [1]. Simplifying the treatment technique could facilitate more widespread uptake of rTMS in community settings. To this end, we investigated a non-cooled parabolic coil that is less expensive than cooled figure of eight (Fo8) coils and allow simplified positioning because of its central opening and wide stimulation area.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research