Theta Burst Stimulation of the Temporo-Parietal Cortex for Persistent Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Review of a Phase 3 Randomised Multicentre Trial and Contextual Evidence

Theta Burst Stimulation of the Temporo-Parietal Cortex for Persistent Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Review of a Phase 3 Randomised Multicentre Trial and Contextual Evidence

This review synthesizes evidence on bilateral continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) of the temporo-parietal cortex for persistent auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) in schizophrenia, focusing on a landmark German phase 3 trial demonstrating safety and modest efficacy.
Personalized High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: A Promising Rapid Intervention for Moderate to Severe Depression

Personalized High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: A Promising Rapid Intervention for Moderate to Severe Depression

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that personalized high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) significantly improves mood in patients with moderate to severe depression, showing faster and comparable effect sizes to conventional therapies and also reducing anxiety symptoms.