Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for tic disorders
Current Psychiatry. 2018 June;17(6):24-26,28,55
June 1, 2018|Psychiatry
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Evidence is mixed, but rTMS might be an option for patients with treatment-resistant tics.
Bottom Line
The evidence for using repetitive transcranial stimulation (rTMS) to treat patients with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders is mixed. Higher-quality studies have found no significant improvements, whereas open-label studies and case studies have. Although not recommended for the routine treatment of tic disorders, rTMS may be an option for patients with treatment-resistant tics, particularly those with comorbid obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Related Resources
- Tourette Association of America. https://www.tourette.org/.
- Harris E. Children with tic disorders: How to match treatment with symptoms. Current Psychiatry. 2010;9(3):29-36.
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