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Véronique Thomas-Ollivier1, Thibault Deschamps1, Samuel Bulteau1
1From the Motricité, Interactions, and Performance Laboratory (UPRES-E.A.4334), University of Nantes, Nantes, France (VT-O, TD, FLG, HV); and the Addictology and Liaison Psychiatry Dept. and the BALANCED (Behavioral Addictions and Complex Affective Disorders) Clinical Investigation Unit (UIC 18), University Hospital, Nantes, France (SB, AP, PV, AS).
Abstract:
This pilot study investigated the feasibility of a comprehensive battery of tests assessing psychomotor retardation after a 3-week protocol of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. In addition to the beneficial effect of this treatment on depression, the results showed positive changes in psychomotor retardation.
