Adverse events of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in older adults with depression, a systematic review of the literature.

Geke Marianne OvervlietRebecca A C JansenAnton J L M van BalkomDilene C van CampenMardien L OudegaYsbrand D van der WerfEric van ExelOdile A van den HeuvelAnnemieke Dols

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2020)

rTMS in older adults with LLD was concluded overall to be safe due to the low frequency of AE reported in trials and observational studies. In case-reports, however, more serious AE have been described. To tailor use of rTMS in older adults with LLD, more research is needed in larger samples to optimize tolerance.

Keyphrases

transcranial magnetic stimulation
high frequency
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
depressive symptoms
case report
sleep quality