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title: Can theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation help treat PMDD?
description: The study results are not provided in this abstract, which only contains background information. Theta burst stimulation may be promising based on its effecti
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/theta-burst-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-to-treat-premenstrual-dysphoric-2024/
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Non-randomised trial, 2024

# Can theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation help treat PMDD?

The study results are not provided in this abstract, which only contains background information. Theta burst stimulation may be promising based on its effectiveness for depression.

 Early or limited evidence

Not specified in the provided abstract

## What they did

Open-label pilot study using theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (a type of brain stimulation) to treat PMDD symptoms. Sample size and methods not specified in the provided abstract.

## What they found

No results are included in the abstract. Background information states that PMDD is a depressive disorder occurring in a cyclical pattern due to hormonal changes, with symptoms most severe in the premenstrual phase. Existing treatments provide limited relief. Theta burst stimulation has shown effectiveness in treating depression and may be promising for PMDD symptoms.

## What it means for you

This appears to be very early stage research with no actual findings reported. Cannot draw conclusions about effectiveness. The main limitation is that this is an open-label pilot study where everyone knew they received treatment with no control group. The abstract provided is incomplete and lacks methods and results sections.

## About the study

Original title THETA BURST TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION TO TREAT PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER: AN OPEN LABEL PILOT STUDY Authors Elizabeth H. X. Thomas, Caroline Gurvich, Leo Chen Journal Transcranial magnetic stimulation . Year 2024 Study design Non-randomised trial What was tested Theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/j.transm.2024.100005](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transm.2024.100005)

## Topics

[Major depressive disorder](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-major-depression/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)

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