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Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Cretaz, Eric
Brunoni, André R.
Lafer, Beny
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) is a novel, experimental therapeutic intervention, which combines therapeutic aspects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation, in order to achieve the efficacy of the former with the safety of the latter.
MST might prove to be a valuable tool in the treatment of mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder.
Our aim is to review current literature on MST.
Methods.
OVID and MEDLINE databases were used to systematically search for clinical studies on MST.
The terms “magnetic seizure therapy,” “depression,” and “bipolar” were employed.
Results.
Out of 74 studies, 8 met eligibility criteria.
There was considerable variability in the methods employed and samples sizes were small, limiting the generalization of the results.
All studies focused on depressive episodes, but few included patients with bipolar disorder.
The studies found reported significant antidepressant effects, with remission rates ranging from 30% to 40%.
No significant cognitive side effects related to MST were found, with a better cognitive profile when compared to ECT.
Conclusion.
MST was effective in reducing depressive symptoms in mood disorders, with generally less side effects than ECT.
No study focused on comparing MST to ECT on bipolar depression specifically.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cretaz, Eric& Brunoni, André R.& Lafer, Beny. 2015. Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Systematic Review. Neural Plasticity،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075361
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cretaz, Eric…[et al.]. Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Systematic Review. Neural Plasticity No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075361
American Medical Association (AMA)
Cretaz, Eric& Brunoni, André R.& Lafer, Beny. Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Systematic Review. Neural Plasticity. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075361
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075361