Absence of early mood improvement as a robust predictor of rTMS nonresponse in major depressive disorder.

Alex M MirmanJuliana CorlierAndrew C WilsonReza TadayonnejadKatharine G MarderChristopher M PlemanDavid E KrantzScott A WilkeJennifer G LevittNathaniel D GinderRashi OjhaZafiris J DaskalakisAndrew F LeuchterJonathan C Lee

Published in: Depression and anxiety (2022)

Identifying a lack of early mood improvement is a practical and robust method to predict rTMS nonresponse. This suggests a treatment protocol change may be indicated in patients with more severe baseline depression showing minimal early mood improvement.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
major depressive disorder
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
early onset
physical activity