Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial
Introduction Depression is the disease with the greatest burden of disability. Despite pharmacological options, up to 30% of depressions are considered resistant to treatment (RTD). Theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex allows the application of s...
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Introduction
Depression is the disease with the greatest burden of disability. Despite pharmacological options, up to 30% of depressions are considered resistant to treatment (RTD). Theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex allows the application of shorter protocols and with longer-lasting effects than conventional TMS. Its implementation in the Public Health System requires the design of efficient, cost-effective and accessible protocols for patients.
Objectives
The objective of this project is to assess the efficacy and safety of two intensive and spaced protocols (unilateral and bilateral) of 1800 pulses TBS compared to sham stimulation in outpatients with unipolar and bipolar TRD in a public hospital.
Methods
This project is the 1st double-blind placebo-controlled RCT with TBS in Spain. It is now in the recruitment phase. Patients receive a total of 22 sessions of 1800 pulses in 6 weeks: 5 days/week the 1st and 2nd weeks (10 sessions) and 3 sessions/week the following weeks (12 sessions). Patients are randomized into three groups: i) bilateral, ii) left unilateral, and iii) sham. The main variable is the change in the HDRS-17 score at the end of treatment compared to baseline. The results were analyzed with a general linear model of HDRS, using time as the intrasubject factor and randomization group as the intersubject factor, using resistance to treatment (Maudsley Score) and diagnosis (bipolar, unipolar) as covariates.
Results
Preliminary results from 13 participants (nbil=4, nuni=4, nsham=5) reveal a significant effect of (group x time) on HDRS change (p= 0.020) with no influence of Maudsley Score or diagnosis. The bilateral group presented a greater decrease in the HDRS with a mean difference of 4,38 points [CI95% 0,17-8,58), (p=0.043)] with respect to the unilateral group and a difference of 8.23 [CI95% 4,24-12,21)(p =0.001)] compared to the sham group.
Table 1:
Sample description. Data shown are means and standar deviations. In bold significant diferences p<0,05.
Bilateral TBS(n=4)
UnilateralTBS(n=4)
ShamTBS(n=5)
Age [M (SD)]
55,50(5,80)
48,50(16,86)
56,40(5,86)
Male: Female [n]
0:4
2:2
3:2
Depression:Bipolar disorder [n]
3:1
3:1
4:1
Length of depresive episode (months) [M (SD)]
12,00(4,08)
16,50(6,61)
15,00(5,83)
Current number of antidepressants [M (SD)]
2,00(0,82)
1,75(0,50)
2,60(0,55)
Maudsley score [M (SD)]
7,00(1,82)
8,75(1,5)
7,90(1,30)
Basal HDRS basal [M (SD)]
16,00(1,82)
19,75(4,03)
20,40(3,21)
Final HDRS [M (SD)]
5,75
(3,30)
10,75
(3,10)
17,80
(2,49)
Response /Remission[n (%)]
3:3 (75%)
2:0(50:0%)
0:0 (0%)
Image:
Conclusions
The results demonstrate the preliminary efficacy of intensive TBS protocols relative to sham.
Disclosure of Interest
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| spelling | doaj.art-fd9d9309c9a54245a67462fd86b7f4bd2023-11-17T05:09:13ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852023-03-0166S608S60910.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.1270Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trialY. Cañada0P. Navalón1P. Benavent2A. Sabater3J. Ribes4L. Livianos5P. Sierra6Mental Health Group, La Fe Health Research Institute Psychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, SpainPsychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, SpainPsychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, SpainPsychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, SpainPsychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, SpainPsychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, SpainPsychiatry, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain Introduction Depression is the disease with the greatest burden of disability. Despite pharmacological options, up to 30% of depressions are considered resistant to treatment (RTD). Theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex allows the application of shorter protocols and with longer-lasting effects than conventional TMS. Its implementation in the Public Health System requires the design of efficient, cost-effective and accessible protocols for patients. Objectives The objective of this project is to assess the efficacy and safety of two intensive and spaced protocols (unilateral and bilateral) of 1800 pulses TBS compared to sham stimulation in outpatients with unipolar and bipolar TRD in a public hospital. Methods This project is the 1st double-blind placebo-controlled RCT with TBS in Spain. It is now in the recruitment phase. Patients receive a total of 22 sessions of 1800 pulses in 6 weeks: 5 days/week the 1st and 2nd weeks (10 sessions) and 3 sessions/week the following weeks (12 sessions). Patients are randomized into three groups: i) bilateral, ii) left unilateral, and iii) sham. The main variable is the change in the HDRS-17 score at the end of treatment compared to baseline. The results were analyzed with a general linear model of HDRS, using time as the intrasubject factor and randomization group as the intersubject factor, using resistance to treatment (Maudsley Score) and diagnosis (bipolar, unipolar) as covariates. Results Preliminary results from 13 participants (nbil=4, nuni=4, nsham=5) reveal a significant effect of (group x time) on HDRS change (p= 0.020) with no influence of Maudsley Score or diagnosis. The bilateral group presented a greater decrease in the HDRS with a mean difference of 4,38 points [CI95% 0,17-8,58), (p=0.043)] with respect to the unilateral group and a difference of 8.23 [CI95% 4,24-12,21)(p =0.001)] compared to the sham group. Table 1: Sample description. Data shown are means and standar deviations. In bold significant diferences p<0,05. Bilateral TBS(n=4) UnilateralTBS(n=4) ShamTBS(n=5) Age [M (SD)] 55,50(5,80) 48,50(16,86) 56,40(5,86) Male: Female [n] 0:4 2:2 3:2 Depression:Bipolar disorder [n] 3:1 3:1 4:1 Length of depresive episode (months) [M (SD)] 12,00(4,08) 16,50(6,61) 15,00(5,83) Current number of antidepressants [M (SD)] 2,00(0,82) 1,75(0,50) 2,60(0,55) Maudsley score [M (SD)] 7,00(1,82) 8,75(1,5) 7,90(1,30) Basal HDRS basal [M (SD)] 16,00(1,82) 19,75(4,03) 20,40(3,21) Final HDRS [M (SD)] 5,75 (3,30) 10,75 (3,10) 17,80 (2,49) Response /Remission[n (%)] 3:3 (75%) 2:0(50:0%) 0:0 (0%) Image: Conclusions The results demonstrate the preliminary efficacy of intensive TBS protocols relative to sham. Disclosure of Interest None Declaredhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823012701/type/journal_article |
| spellingShingle | Y. Cañada P. Navalón P. Benavent A. Sabater J. Ribes L. Livianos P. Sierra Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial European Psychiatry |
| title | Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial |
| title_full | Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial |
| title_fullStr | Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial |
| title_short | Efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a double-blind randomized trial |
| title_sort | efficacy of two intensive and spaced protocols of theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment resistant depression a double blind randomized trial |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823012701/type/journal_article |
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