Four weeks standard vs. one week accelerated intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation for the treatment of depression - A retrospective analysis.

Introduction: Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS), a specific form of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is increasingly used for treating affective disorders. Accelerated iTBS protocols (aiTBS) with shorter treatment duration may lead to equal but faster response rates compared to standard protocols.

Methods: Here, we retrospectively analyzed the records of 66 rTMS in- and out-patients with major depressive disorder in a tertiary care hospital between April 2023 and September 2023.