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Published Online: 1 March 2023

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Strategies in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa: A Literature Review

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal

Abstract

Objective:

This literature review summarizes the recent treatment approach of neural circuit manipulation with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Methods:

A PubMed query was conducted with the search terms “anorexia nervosa” and “transcranial magnetic stimulation.” Three authors systematically evaluated the search results to determine eligibility for inclusion.

Results:

Of 33 studies identified in the search, 16 primary studies were eligible for inclusion. The application of rTMS to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, and the insula were investigated in 11, four, and one of the studies, respectively.

Conclusions:

Findings indicated that rTMS is safe for patients with anorexia nervosa and well tolerated, but large randomized controlled trials comparing real versus sham rTMS of various brain regions are needed.

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American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal
Pages: 3 - 7

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Published online: 1 March 2023
Published in print: March 1, 2023

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Jae H. Kim, B.S.
Jae H. Kim, Shivani Kaushal, and Sara Khan are medical students at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Fla. Dr. Blum is a fourth-year resident in the Department of Psychiatry, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Fla.
Shivani Kaushal, B.S.
Jae H. Kim, Shivani Kaushal, and Sara Khan are medical students at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Fla. Dr. Blum is a fourth-year resident in the Department of Psychiatry, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Fla.
Sara Khan, B.S.
Jae H. Kim, Shivani Kaushal, and Sara Khan are medical students at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Fla. Dr. Blum is a fourth-year resident in the Department of Psychiatry, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Fla.
Brian Blum, D.O.
Jae H. Kim, Shivani Kaushal, and Sara Khan are medical students at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Fla. Dr. Blum is a fourth-year resident in the Department of Psychiatry, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Fla.

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This research was supported by HCA Healthcare or an entity affiliated with HCA Healthcare. The views expressed represent those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HCA Healthcare or any of its affiliated entities.

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