Temporo-parietal junction stimulation in the treatment of depersonalization disorder.
Journal Article (Clinical Trial;Journal Article)
This is the first clinical trial of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in depersonalization disorder (DPD). After 3weeks of right temporo-parietal junction (TPJ) rTMS, 6/12 patients responded. Five responders received 3 more weeks of right TPJ rTMS showing 68% DPD symptoms improvement. Right TPJ rTMS was safe and effective.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mantovani, A; Simeon, D; Urban, N; Bulow, P; Allart, A; Lisanby, S
Published Date
- March 30, 2011
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 186 / 1
Start / End Page
- 138 - 140
PubMed ID
- 20837362
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0165-1781
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.psychres.2010.08.022
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Ireland