Sex differences in rTMS treatment response: A deep learning-based EEG investigation.

Journal: Brain and behavior
Published Date:

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The present study aimed to investigate sex differences in response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients. Identifying the factors that mediate treatment response to rTMS in MDD patients can guide clinicians to administer more appropriate, reliable, and personalized interventions.

Authors

  • M Adamson
    Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.
  • A L Hadipour
    Department of Cognitive Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
  • C Uyulan
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, Turkey.
  • T Erguzel
    Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • O Cerezci
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • R Kazemi
    Department of Cognitive Psychology, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies, Tehran, Iran.
  • A Phillips
    Department of Rehabilitation Service, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California.
  • S Seenivasan
    Department of Rehabilitation Service, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California.
  • S Shah
    Department of Rehabilitation Service, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California.
  • N Tarhan
    Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey.