Clin Neurophysiol February 2020 PMID 31901449

Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): An update (2014-2018).

Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur, André Aleman, Chris Baeken, David H Benninger, Jérôme Brunelin, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Saša R Filipović, Christian Grefkes, Alkomiet Hasan, Friedhelm C Hummel, Satu K Jääskeläinen, Berthold Langguth, Letizia Leocani, Alain Londero, Raffaele Nardone

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The overall tone reflects a positive reception, with phrases like 'significant clinical improvement,' 'efficacy shown in various disorders,' and mentions of 'updated guidelines' emphasizing the importance and relevance of the publication. The choice of words such as 'evidence-based,' 'clinical improvement,' and 'widely approved' convey a sense of authority and impact, illustrating the high interest and perceived significance of the guidelines among professionals and researchers alike.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance and relevance of the updated guidelines, with many expressing support for the findings on rTMS's efficacy in various neurological and psychiatric conditions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity, mentioning specific applications like deepTMS and its clinical efficacy, indicating strong engagement and interest in the topic.

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Several comments reference detailed aspects such as the levels of evidence (e.g., probable efficacy, level B) and highlight the clinical implications, demonstrating meaningful engagement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that many perceive these guidelines as having a notable influence on clinical practice and ongoing research, emphasizing how rTMS is becoming a widely accepted therapeutic tool.

Abstract in brief

  • The updated guidelines from 2014-2018 confirm strong evidence (Level A) for using high-frequency rTMS on the motor cortex to treat neuropathic pain and depression, as well as low-frequency rTMS to help improve motor recovery after stroke.
  • Probable efficacy (Level B) was found for using rTMS to improve quality of life and pain in fibromyalgia, motor and depression symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, and spasticity in multiple sclerosis, among other conditions.
  • The guidelines highlight that current evidence (Level AB) does not conclusively support rTMS for any other health conditions beyond those discussed, and treatment recommendations depend on differences observed between real and sham (placebo) rTMS treatments.]

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La estimulación magnética transcraneal profunda (deepTMS) es una técnica de neuromodulación que ha mostrado eficacia clínica en el tratamiento de diferentes enfermedades psiquiátricas y neurológicas. @brain360. https://t.co/6KovJ1jx2p https://t.co/LJuHKrNL9t

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@OHBMequinoX @MarzettiLaura @vittomeg @rjirjirji 1 Brain disorders cause suffering and yearly costs of €1000bn in Europe alone. Non-invasive neuromodulation with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has demonstrated moderate to good results and has been approved widely for clinical use. https://t.co/DDoJgxPTPE #OHBMx https://t.co/2rEfzpuvRH

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Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): An update (2014–2018) #TMSresearch #TMS #neuromodulation #TMStherapy https://t.co/qVrD1STd1E

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Updated evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): https://t.co/hP3xE1XyAJ. For chronic post-stroke non-fluent aphasia, low-frequency rTMS of the right inferior frontal gyrus showed probable efficacy (level B evidence)

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[Therapeutic rTMS] Lefaucheur et al.: "rTMS can produce significant clinical improvement in various neurological and psychiatric disorders." https://t.co/7DHv4lzjMu https://t.co/NcZSOV7WPa

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Dr. Lefaucheur is Head of Clinical Neurophysiology at the Henri-Mondor University Hospital and author of "Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of ... rTMS: An update." https://t.co/1IXlgV17I2 Learn from him and other renowned #TMS experts at our Annual Meeting! https://t.co/VpMGMtKK1W

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Dr. Lefaucheur is Head of Clinical Neurophysiology at the Henri-Mondor University Hospital and author of "Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of ... rTMS: An update." https://t.co/1IXlgV17I2 Learn from him and other renowned #TMS experts at our Annual Meeting! https://t.co/VpMGMtKK1W

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[Therapeutic rTMS] Lefaucheur et al.: "rTMS can produce significant clinical improvement in various neurological and psychiatric disorders." https://t.co/7DHv4lzjMu https://t.co/NcZSOV7WPa

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La estimulación magnética transcraneal profunda (deepTMS) es una técnica de neuromodulación que ha mostrado eficacia clínica en el tratamiento de diferentes enfermedades psiquiátricas y neurológicas. @brain360. https://t.co/6KovJ1jx2p https://t.co/LJuHKrNL9t

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Updated evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): https://t.co/hP3xE1XyAJ. For chronic post-stroke non-fluent aphasia, low-frequency rTMS of the right inferior frontal gyrus showed probable efficacy (level B evidence)

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Lefaucheur et al (2020) provided the IFCN-endorsed #Guideline on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in many disorders, such as pain, movement disorders, stroke, and psychiatric diseases. https://t.co/dpTUgR88KQ #TMS #Depression #ClinicalNeuroph https://t.co/ty9mi59DJR

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@OHBMequinoX @MarzettiLaura @vittomeg @rjirjirji 1 Brain disorders cause suffering and yearly costs of €1000bn in Europe alone. Non-invasive neuromodulation with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has demonstrated moderate to good results and has been approved widely for clinical use. https://t.co/DDoJgxPTPE #OHBMx https://t.co/2rEfzpuvRH

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