TMS is an effective treatment option in depressive episodes in patients with major depressive disorder. However, the antidepressant efficacy of TMS in bipolar depression is poorly investigated. 

 

This study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy of TMS as an add-on treatment in bipolar depression. Aside from the effects of TMS on depressive mood symptoms, we will investigate the effects on cognitive and psychomotor symptoms, which are frequent and disabling co-occurring symptoms in bipolar disorder.  

 

What? 

The treatment phase consists of 4 days with 5 consecutive sessions each day (total treatment time per day: 1h 45 min)

 

Who? 

• Patients with bipolar disorder (type 1 or 2)

• Current depressive episode

• Stable medication 

 

Where?

The study is a collaboration between the Psychiatric hospital of Duffel and the University Hospital of Brussels (Department of Psychiatry). Study participants can choose to participate in either the Psychiatric hospital of Duffel or in the University Hospital of Brussels. 

 

Remuneration? 

A kilometer fee is provided for study participants. 

 

 

If you wish to participate or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!

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Funding: Hercules

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