Assessing the Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Cognition in Major Depressive Disorder Using Computerized Cognitive Testing.

Objectives: A range of different treatment approaches are available for depression; however, there is an ongoing concern about the cognitive impairment associated with many treatments. This study investigated the effect of treatment with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on cognition in patients with major depressive disorder. Cognition before and after treatment was assessed using a computerized cognitive testing battery, which provided comprehensive assessment across a range of cognitive domains.