Publications by authors named "Aliya Jomha"
J Affect Disord
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Self-criticism may increase the effectiveness of rTMS treatment for depression, with higher levels associated with better outcomes when paired with D-Cycloserine, a drug that enhances synaptic plasticity.
- In a trial with 50 adults diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, participants received either D-Cycloserine or a placebo alongside daily rTMS sessions targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for 4 weeks.
- Results showed a stronger link between self-criticism and treatment improvement when D-Cycloserine was used, indicating that self-criticism could influence the brain circuits involved in depression response to rTMS.
