Publications by authors named "Djedia Sidhoumi"
Background: High frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) has shown significant efficiency in the treatment of resistant depression. However in healthy subjects, the effects of rTMS remain unclear.
Objective: Our aim was to determine the impact of 10 sessions of rTMS applied to the DLPFC on mood and emotion recognition in healthy subjects.
Article Synopsis
- rTMS has proven effective in treating psychiatric disorders, targeting the DLPFC, but its impact on cognitive functions is unclear.
- A randomized double-blind study involved 20 subjects undergoing either active rTMS or a placebo while performing a working memory task (n-back).
- Results showed no significant changes in mood or task performance, but notable effects were observed in brain regions related to working memory, indicating potential rTMS effects on cognitive processing.