Electroconvulsive Therapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Can They be Considered Valid Modalities in the Treatment of Pediatric Mood Disorders?

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 1035-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Stein ◽  
Abraham Weizman ◽  
Yuval Bloch
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation

Transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression and other psychiatric disorders

2001 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 1141-1146 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. McNAMARA ◽  
J. L. RAY ◽  
O. J. ARTHURS ◽  
S. BONIFACE
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Right Hemisphere ◽  
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Number Needed To Treat

Introduction. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been proposed as a possible alternative to electroconvulsive therapy for the treatment of selected patients with depression, bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of rTMS in mood disorders and schizophrenia.Methods. Studies were identified using MEDLINE (1966 to January 2000), EMBASE/Excerpta Medica (1980 to January 2000), Biological Abstracts and Index to Scientific and Technical Proceedings. A number of biomedical and TMS related websites were also searched. We estimated the number needed to treat to show beneficial effect of rTMS when compared with the placebo controlled group.Results. Seven controlled trials of rTMS depression were identified. Five of these were suitable for meta-analysis and show a beneficial effect of rTMS compared to placebo, with a number needed to treat of 2·3 with a 95% confidence interval 1·6 to 4·0, total; 81 patients. A single trial of rTMS has also been performed in mania, which shows a beneficial effect of right hemisphere stimulation when compared with left hemisphere stimulation. A controlled trial in schizophrenia failed to show any benefit of rTMS.Discussion. rTMS has demonstrable beneficial effects in depression. The extent and the duration of the anti-depressant effect of rTMS has yet to be defined. There now needs to be randomized controlled trials to compare rTMS directly with standardized electroconvulsive therapy in order to take this subject forward. With regard to the treatment of other mood disorders and schizophrenia, we are at an early stage in the assessment of further studies that are needed to examine any potential role for rTMS.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a maintenance therapy strategy after electroconvulsive therapy: a conceptual review

2016 ◽  
Vol Ano 6 ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Mercedes Jurema Oliveira Alves
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Maintenance Therapy ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Therapy Strategy

O presente texto faz uma revisão das bases teóricas e dos estudos empíricos disponíveis sobre o uso da estimulação magnética transcraniana de repetição como estratégia terapêutica de manutenção após eletroconvulsoterapia. Há quadros psiquiátricos pouco responsivos a quaisquer tipos de tratamentos, inclusive à eletroconvulsoterapia. O texto mostra que a combinação das técnicas é promissora, porém mais estudos são necessários para se definir as indicações precisas e a eficácia em termos de sustentação da resposta terapêutica.

scholarly journals Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for peripartum depression: systematic review & meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyune June Lee ◽  
Sung Min Kim ◽  
Ji Yean Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Peripartum Depression

Abstract Background Peripartum depression is a common disorder with very high potential hazards for both the patients and their babies. The typical treatment options include antidepressants and electroconvulsive therapy. However, these treatments do not ensure the safety of the fetus. Recently, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation has emerged as a promising treatment for neuropathies as well as depression. Nevertheless, many studies excluded pregnant women. This systematic review was conducted to confirm whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation was a suitable treatment option for peripartum depression. Methods We performed a systematic review that followed the PRISMA guidelines. We searched for studies in the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases published until the end of September 2020. Eleven studies were selected for the systematic review, and five studies were selected for quantitative synthesis. Data analysis was conducted using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3 software. The effect size was analyzed using the standardized mean difference, and the 95% confidence interval (CI) was determined by the generic inverse variance estimation method. Results The therapeutic effect size of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for peripartum depression was 1.394 (95% CI: 0.944–1.843), and the sensitivity analysis effect size was 1.074 (95% CI: 0.689–1.459), indicating a significant effect. The side effect size of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for peripartum depression was 0.346 (95% CI: 0.214–0.506), a meaningful result. There were no severe side effects to the mothers or fetuses. Conclusions From various perspectives, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can be considered an alternative treatment to treat peripartum depression to avoid exposure of fetuses to drugs and the severe side effects of electroconvulsive therapy. Further research is required to increase confidence in the results.

scholarly journals Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Maintenance as a Substitute for Maintenance Electroconvulsive Therapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario A. Cristancho ◽  
Amanda Helmer ◽  
Ryan Connolly ◽  
Pilar Cristancho ◽  
John P. O’Reardon
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation

scholarly journals Remission rate of transcranial magnetic stimulation compared with electroconvulsive therapy: a case-control study

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Filip Svensson ◽  
Maher Khaldi ◽  
Ingemar Engström ◽  
Katsiaryna Matusevich ◽  
Axel Nordenskjöld
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Remission Rate ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study
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