| Literature DB >> 32472148 |
Hannelore L N Tandt1, Nele Van de Velde2, Sara De Witte3, Kurt Audenaert2,3, Chris Baeken2,3,4, Gilbert M D Lemmens2,3.
Abstract
Several reports point to the beneficial effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of rTMS targeting the dmPFC in the treatment of treatment-resistant OCD patients. Twelve patients received 20 sessions of low-frequency (LF) rTMS (1 Hz, 1200 pulses) in a twice daily protocol during 10 weekdays. Y-BOCS and IDS scores modestly but significantly decreased after treatment and at follow-up and HADS anxiety improved at follow-up. LF rTMS may improve OCD, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant OCD and was a safe and well-tolerated treatment.Entities:
Keywords: Efficacy; Obsessive–compulsive disorder; Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation; Safety
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32472148 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-020-01142-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci ISSN: 0940-1334 Impact factor: 5.270