Optimizing RTMS for Depressive Disorders: Comparative Efficacy and Insights Into Clinical Factors

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Significant reductions in depressive and anxiety scores were observed after ten rTMS sessions, but efficacy differences among protocols were absent.
Patients with higher anxiety symptoms showed less improvement in depression scores throughout treatment, indicating interdependencies between these conditions.
The study assessed 68 adults with diagnosed depressive disorders using standardized scales before and after treatment, tracking symptom changes across various protocols.
Overall, the comparable efficacy of rTMS highlights its potential for treating diverse depressive disorders, yet challenges remain in addressing anxiety components.

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Comparative analysis of rTMS protocols reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults, suggesting tailored approaches are needed.

Ma et al. (2025) studied this question.

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