Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of major depressive disorder: an evidence-based analysis
Record ID 32004000755
English
Authors' objectives:
The purpose of this literature review was to provide an evidence-based analysis of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Authors' recommendations:
Due to several serious methodological limitations in the studies (Level 2 -4 evidence) that examined the effectiveness of rTMS in patients with MDD, to date, it is not possible to conclude that rTMS is effective or not effective for the treatment of MDD (treatment resistant or not treatment resistant MDD).
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2004
URL for published report:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/mas/tech/reviews/pdf/rev_rtms_060104.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.hqontario.ca/evidence/publications-and-ohtac-recommendations/ohtas-reports-and-ohtac-recommendations/repetitive-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-rtms-for-the-treatment-of-major-depressive-disorder
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Depressive Disorder
- Depressive Disorder, Major
- Electric Stimulation
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Advisory Secretariat
Contact Address:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, 20 Dundas Street West, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 CANADA. Tel: 416-314-1092l; Fax: 416-325-2364;
Contact Name:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Contact Email:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Copyright:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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