Slow, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) v sham rTMS in major depression†
| Outcomes at 2 weeks | RTMS | Sham rTMS | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †HDRS=Hamilton Depression Rating Scale; MADRS=Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| ≥50% reduction in HDRS or MADRS scores | 49% | 25% | 94% (1 to 293) | 5 (3 to 466) |
| HDRS score ≥10 | 46% | 19% | 144% (15 to 450) | 4 (3 to 23) |