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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Addiction
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on smoking cessation
In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study the authors investigated whether 8 sessions of high-frequency (20Hz) rTMS over the left DLPFC could aid smoking cessation in moderately dependent smokers (5-20 cigarettes a day).
Addiction
Long-term outcomes following repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in cocaine-use disorder (CUD)
This is a retrospective observational study of 284 outpatients (of whom 268 were men) meeting DSM-5 criteria for CocUD.
Parkinson's Disease
Meta-analysis of the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) motor symptoms
In this comprehensive meta-analysis, the authors systematically evaluated the effectiveness of rTMS versus sham for improving motor functions in PD.
Parkinson's Disease
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on dysphagia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD)
We investigate if rTMS has a therapeutic role in the treatment of dysphagia in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Alzheimer's Disease
Meta-analysis of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in age-related conditions of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD
At the date of publication, this was the largest systematic review and meta-analysis of the use of rTMS in geriatric cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Alzheimer's Disease
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) effects on apathy in Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
A randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm, sham-controlled pilot study was conducted in subjects with AD and apathy (N=20).
Schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) effects on negative symptoms in schizophrenia
In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study the authors investigated whether the benefits of rTMS for improving negative symptoms in schizophrenia may have a delayed onset, accounting for mixed findings in previous studies.
Schizophrenia
Meta-analysis of the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in schizophrenia
To explore the efficacies of 1-Hz (low frequency) and 10-Hz (high frequency) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in treating auditory hallucinations and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, respectively.
