Accelerated intermittent theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation is a safe and efficacious treatment for adolescents with depressive symptoms

Abstract Background: Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) has been shown to be a safe and effective therapy for depression in adult populations more recently, newer protocols of accelerated transcranial magnetic (TMS) have become popularized due the fast-acting effects. Previous literature that iTBS adolescents is TMS may younger individuals, but it yet explored great detail with protocols. Methods: This case series describes three patients seen context an outpatient clinic setting at Acacia Mental Health. The were treated depressive symptoms which confirmed by staff psychiatrist. Self-reported mood surveys as assessed patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), administered pre-treatment post-treatment. treatment protocol these varied brain region(s) targeted, machine output intensity, laterality, number sessions per day, total sessions. treatments delivered via MagVenture MagPro R30 system (MagVenture A/S, Denmark) equipped Cool-B65 A/P coil. Results: All cases prescribed distinct protocols; two achieved self-reported remission one response measured PHQ-9. tolerated without significant adverse events, demonstrating this MDD. Conclusion: In adolescent patients, showed meaningful clinical These support rationale future applications populations. Future studies should examine larger cohorts gain deeper understanding safety efficacy adolescents. Research Category Technology Methods Clinical Research: 10. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Keywords: Stimulation, Theta Burst, Adolescence, Depression