Scientific & Research Studies
Read the latest research articles and studies exploring the use of TMS in various disorders.
This section of the Knowledge Center provides examples of clinical research relating to the below psychological and neurological conditions. These research examples are provided for interest only and do not serve as a clinical guide or recommendation.
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
This randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study investigated whether low frequency (1Hz) rTMS over the right DLPFC in combination with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is more effective in reducing PTSD symptoms than sham stimulation plus CPT.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Meta-analysis of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) protocols in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
This meta-analysis reviewed the data from 11 studies investigating rTMS treatment in PTSD, covering 217 patients in active rTMS and 160 sham-controls.
