Psychopharmacology Bulletin· 2025Q3· Review

A Meta-analysis of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Depression

Paul E. Holtzheimer, Joan Russo, Joan Russo, PhD et al.

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is statistically superior to sham stimulation for treating depression, demonstrating a moderate to large effect size (0.81). However, the clinical significance is modest, with only a small increase in response rates.

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Field: Neurology (Neuroscience)

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