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Immediate cognitive effects of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in eating disorders: a pilot study
F Van den Eynde1, A M Claudino, I C Campbell
1King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, PO59, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UK. Frederique.vandeneynde@io p.kcl.ac.uk
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of high frequency repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), delivered to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, on selective attention in people with a bulimic disorder.
Method:
Participants (N=33) were randomised to a single session of real or sham rTMS. They performed a Stroop colour word task before and after the rTMS intervention. Interference scores were calculated as the time difference between completing cards with congruent and incongruent stimuli.
Results:
Analysis of covariance comparing the interference scores post-rTMS with the pre-rTMS scores as covariates showed no differences between the real and sham groups [F(1,32)=1.110; p=0.301].
Discussion:
While methodological issues warrant a cautious interpretation, these pilot data suggest that selective attention is unaffected by a single session of rTMS.
