rTMS as a Next Step in Antidepressant Nonresponders: A Randomized Comparison With Current Antidepressant Treatment Approaches.

Iris DalhuisenIris van OostromJan SpijkerBen WijnenEric van ExelHans van MierloDieuwertje de WaardtMartijn ArnsIndira TendolkarPhilip van Eijndhoven

Published in: The American journal of psychiatry (2024)

In a sample of patients with moderately treatment-resistant depression, rTMS was more effective in reducing depressive symptoms than a switch of antidepressant medication. In addition, the findings suggest that the choice of treatment may be guided by specific symptom dimensions.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
major depressive disorder
transcranial magnetic stimulation
emergency department
combination therapy
physical activity
social support
bipolar disorder
electronic health record