A Comparative Trial of TMS Approaches to Treating Depression

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. DSM-IV psychotic disorder.
• •2. Drug or alcohol abuse or dependence (preceding 3 months).
• •3. Inadequate response to ECT (current episode of depression).
• •4. Rapid clinical response required, e.g. high suicide risk.
• •5. Significant neurological disorder, which may pose increased risks with TMS, e.g., epilepsy.
• •6. Metal in the cranium, skull defects, pacemaker, cochlear implant, medication pump or other electronic device.
• •7. Pregnancy.