Journal: Psychiatry Research (2023)
Authors: Rodrigo Moraga-Amaro, Paula Muñoz, Tomás Villalobos, Sergio Linsambarth, Francisco Maldonado, Valeria Meirone, Bruno Femopase, Jimmy Stehberg
Anxiety disorders, including occupational stress and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), are prevalent mental health conditions with significant impacts on individuals’ daily functioning and quality of life. Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that holds promise in alleviating symptoms of anxiety.
To investigate the effectiveness of non-invasive stimulation of the human insula-prefrontal cortices using deep TMS in reducing anxiety symptoms related to occupational stress and generalized anxiety disorder in real-world settings.
Real-world data were collected from individuals undergoing non-invasive stimulation of the insula-prefrontal cortices using deep TMS for the treatment of anxiety related to occupational stress and GAD. The treatment protocol involved targeting specific brain regions implicated in anxiety regulation using deep TMS technology.
The study demonstrated promising outcomes in reducing anxiety symptoms associated with occupational stress and GAD using non-invasive stimulation of the insula-prefrontal cortices with deep TMS. Real-world data indicated significant improvements in anxiety levels among participants, suggesting the efficacy of this treatment approach in clinical practice.
The findings support the use of non-invasive stimulation of the human insula-prefrontal cortices with deep TMS as a viable treatment option for individuals experiencing anxiety related to occupational stress and generalized anxiety disorder in real-world settings. Further research and clinical trials are warranted to validate these findings and optimize treatment protocols.
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