Slow right perfrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation as a reatment for medication-resistant depression: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Curtis D. Kauffmann ◽  
Muhammad A. Cheema ◽  
Barney E. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Resistant Depression

Double-blind controlled investigation of bilateral prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of resistant major depression

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. K. LOO ◽  
P. B. MITCHELL ◽  
V. M. CROKER ◽  
G. S. MALHI ◽  
W. WEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Neuropsychological Function ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Neuropsychological Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Resistant Depression

Background. The efficacy and safety of bilateral prefrontal repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating resistant major depression were examined in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Method. Nineteen medication-resistant depressed subjects were randomly assigned to 3 weeks of active or sham rTMS. Effects on mood and neuropsychological function were assessed.Results. Both groups improved significantly in mood over the 3 weeks, but there was no significant difference between active and sham treatments. There were no significant neuropsychological effects.Conclusions. Bilateral rTMS was not superior to sham in treating resistant depression in this pilot study, but caused no neuropsychological impairment.

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