Regulatory Clearance nd Approval of Therapeutic Protocols of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Psychiatric Disorders
by Goncalo Cotovio, Fabiana Ventura, Daniel Rodrigues da Silva, Patricia Pereira, Albino J. Oliveira-Maia,
Date: 2023
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/7/1029
When pulses are applied repeatedly rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation—rTMS), they are thought to induce long-lasting neuroplastic effects, proposed to be a therapeutic mechanism for rTMS, with efficacy and safety initially demonstrated for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Since then, many rTMS treatment protocols have emerged for other difficult-to-treat psychiatric conditions. Moreover, multiple clinical studies, including large multi-center trials and several meta-analyses, have confirmed its clinical efficacy in different neuropsychiatric disorders, resulting in evidence-based guidelines and recommendations. This article below focuses on the approval of rTMS for psychiatric disorders. Please follow the link below the headline of the article below.
Updated: 4 August 2025