Feasibility of home-based accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) for depression

A case series

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ID15526068
AuthorsKatharina Kerkel (University of Regensburg, corresponding author), Andreas Reißmann (0000-0003-3606-1000, University of Regensburg), Berthold Langguth (0000-0002-7066-510X, University of Regensburg), Mirja Osnabruegge (0009-0001-0321-8844, Universität der Bundeswehr München), Leo Tomasevic (0000-0002-7738-5557, University of Regensburg), Karsten Litschel (Universität der Bundeswehr München), Manuel Kuder (0009-0007-7149-8263, Universität der Bundeswehr München), Martin Schecklmann (0000-0002-6208-7821, University of Regensburg), Stefan Schoisswohl (0000-0003-3633-999X, University of Regensburg)
Year2026
Volume17
Pages1731673-1731673
Publication date2026-03-13
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1731673
PMID41908122
OpenAlexW7135184115
LanguageEN
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Our pilot data demonstrate the feasibility of home-based TMS using a conventional clinical device, while highlighting substantial technical and logistical limitations. These limitations underscore the urgent need for the development of lightweight, portable and patient-friendly TMS devices to facilitate the delivery of neurostimulation therapies beyond clinical settings. Further studies with larger samples are warranted, using randomized controlled designs comparing home-based and clinic-based TMS to evaluate not only feasibility, but also efficacy under standardized conditions

Adverse effect · Clinical trial · Depression (economics · Major depressive disorder · Neurostimulation · Rating scale · Tolerability · Treatment-resistant depression · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies · Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

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