Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in schizophrenia

Authors

  • Marina Odebrecht Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Moacyr Alexandro Rosa Santa Casa de São Paulo
  • Sérgio Paulo Rigonatti Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Serviço de Tratamentos Biológicos do Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Marco Antônio Marcolin Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000500009

Keywords:

Achizophrenia, treatment, magnetic stimulation

Abstract

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a new technique capable of stimulating the brain through a painless, non-invasive and simple method. Its use in patients with schizophrenia has been the target of some studies. This article reviews these studies. Initially a brief discussion is offered about phisiopathologic basis that could explain its efficacy and its possible mechanism of action. The first open studies are analysed and, at last, studies about effects on positive and negative symptoms and catatonia are discussed. Research in this field is growing, although the use of TMS is in its beginning and it is early to draw any conclusions about its practical use on daily practice.

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Published

2004-01-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 5 (2004): Edição Especial - Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in schizophrenia . (2004). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 31(5), 251-256. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000500009