A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial of 1-Hz and 10-Hz Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) of the Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Civilian Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Un essai randomisé contrôlé simulé de stimulation magnétique transcrânienne repetitive (SMTr) de 1 Hz et 10 Hz du cortex préfrontal dorsolatéral droit dans le trouble de stress post-traumatique chez des civils.

Kawai Leong Peter ChanLarry OngAmy ZwickerSharon WillanRaymond W Lam Alexander McGirr

Published in: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie (2020)

Low-frequency rTMS is efficacious in the treatment of civilian PTSD. Our data suggest that high-frequency rTMS of the right DLPFC is worthy of additional investigation for the treatment of depressive symptoms comorbid with PTSD.

Keyphrases

transcranial magnetic stimulation
high frequency
prefrontal cortex
depressive symptoms
social support
functional connectivity
randomized controlled trial
combination therapy
physical activity
sleep quality
data analysis
heat stress