Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2014 Authors' conclusions Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive technique that is being investigated as a treatment for major depression. Brief repetitive pulses of magnetic energy are applied to the scalp via a large electromagnetic coil to generate low levels of electrical current in the underlying brain tissue. The goal of TMS is to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation to lessen the duration or severity of depressive episodes. In patients who have not responded to previous trials of antidepressant (AD) medication, TMS may be used to augment pharmacotherapy or in lieu of a new medication. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Depressive Disorder, Major; Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulations Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32014000476 Date abstract record published 04/04/2014 |
