Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depressive Disorder in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Leandro ValiengoAna MaiaGonçalo CotovioPedro C GordonAndré R BrunoniOrestes V ForlenzaAlbino J Oliveira-Maia

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

Our results support that rTMS is an effective, safe and well-tolerated treatment for MDD in older adults, and that it should be considered in the treatment of this vulnerable population.

Keyphrases

major depressive disorder
transcranial magnetic stimulation
high frequency
bipolar disorder
replacement therapy