Efficacy of intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) and 10-Hz high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in treatment-resistant unipolar depression: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Bulteau, Samuel; Sebille, Véronique; Fayet, G.; Thomas-Ollivier, Véronique; Deschamps, Thibault; Bonnin-Rivalland, Annabelle; Laforgue, Edouard‐Jules; Pichot, Anne; Valrivière, Pierre; Auffray-Calvier, E.; Fortin, June; Péréon, Yann; Vanelle, Jean‐Marie; Sauvaget, Anne

doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1764-8

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Efficacy of intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) and 10-Hz high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in treatment-resistant unipolar depression: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Published in Trials • Jan 13, 2017

Authors:

Samuel Bulteau

Véronique Sebille

G. Fayet

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The treatment of depression remains a challenge since at least 40% of patients do not respond to initial antidepressant therapy and 20% present chronic symptoms (more than 2 years despite standard treatment administered correctly). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a...

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Medicine

Depression (economics)

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