Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Strategies in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa: A Literature Review

Division

East Florida

Hospital

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center

Document Type

Manuscript

Publication Date

3-2023

Keywords

transcranial magnetic stimulation, anorexia nervosa

Disciplines

Mental Disorders | Psychiatry | Psychiatry and Psychology | Therapeutics

Abstract

Objective:

This literature review summarizes the recent treatment approach of neural circuit manipulation with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Methods:

A PubMed query was conducted with the search terms “anorexia nervosa” and “transcranial magnetic stimulation.” Three authors systematically evaluated the search results to determine eligibility for inclusion.

Results:

Of 33 studies identified in the search, 16 primary studies were eligible for inclusion. The application of rTMS to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, and the insula were investigated in 11, four, and one of the studies, respectively.

Conclusions:

Findings indicated that rTMS is safe for patients with anorexia nervosa and well tolerated, but large randomized controlled trials comparing real versus sham rTMS of various brain regions are needed.

Publisher or Conference

The American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal

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