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Re: rTMS - Best Frequency for Depression?

Posted by SLS on August 30, 2009, at 0:52:50

In reply to Re: rTMS - Best Frequency for Depression? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on August 29, 2009, at 20:39:37

> Scott I'm sure you've seen this. Anyway. Phillipa
>
> http://wireheading.com/rtms/frequency.html


Thanks.

I am still undecided as to which frequency has shown greater efficacy. rTMS is an interesting treatment. If you give high-frequency (10-20Hz) trains on the left side you get an antidepressant effect. However, if you give low-frequency (1Hz) trains, you make depression worse. When you go over to the right side, the relationship reverses. Low-frequency trains produce an antidepressant effect. I believe that high-frequency trains produce a worsening of depression, but I am not as sure about this. I think they might be looking at right-side high-frequency trains to work as a treatment for mania.


- Scott

 

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