Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Catatonia: an Alternative Treatment to Electroconvulsive Therapy?

Trojak, Benoît; Meille, Vincent; Bonin, Bernard; Chauvet-Geliner, Jean-Christophe

doi:10.1176/appi.neuropsych.13050102

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“…The successful use of rTMS was reported in four cases, after 7–10 high-frequency stimulation sessions of the dorso-lateral prefrontal cortex ( 148 – 151 ). In one case, a 45-year-old man with schizophrenia, previously recovering from catatonia with ECT failed to improve with rTMS ( 152 ).…”

Section: Treatment Of Catatoniamentioning

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A Clinical Review of the Treatment of Catatonia

Sienaert¹,

Dhossche²,

Vancampfort³

et al. 2014

Front. Psychiatry

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312

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Catatonia is a severe motor syndrome with an estimated prevalence among psychiatric inpatients of about 10%. At times, it is life-threatening especially in its malignant form when complicated by fever and autonomic disturbances. Catatonia can accompany many different psychiatric illnesses and somatic diseases. In order to recognize the catatonic syndrome, apart from thorough and repeated observation, a clinical examination is needed. A screening instrument, such as the Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating Scale, can guide the clinician through the neuropsychiatric examination. Although severe and life-threatening, catatonia has a good prognosis. Research on the treatment of catatonia is scarce, but there is overwhelming clinical evidence of the efficacy of benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam, and electroconvulsive therapy.

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Section: Treatment Of Catatoniamentioning

confidence: 99%

A Clinical Review of the Treatment of Catatonia

Sienaert¹,

Dhossche²,

Vancampfort³

et al. 2014

Front. Psychiatry

243

312

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“…Three case studies described rTMS in the treatment of catatonic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia-the improvement in two cases was rapid and sufficient; the last case was negative [50].…”

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Schizophrenia

Ustohal¹,

Svěrák²,

Albrechtová³

et al. 2016

Schizophrenia Treatment - The New Facets

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a method that can be used in neurophysiological research of schizophrenia and in the treatment of some symptoms or syndromes of this mental disorder. The most important indications for TMS (or repetitive TMSrTMS) are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and auditory hallucinations. Other less proven indications include cognitive deficit, especially working memory. This text summarizes general knowledge about (r)TMS and its use in schizophrenia. According to recent experiences, TMS is a very promising experimental and therapeutic method, but it needs further research for its optimized use.

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“…Most of the neuroleptic drugs routinely prescribed for psychosis are likely to worsen the psychomotor symptoms of catatonia [10,16]. A small body of literature suggests that transcranial magnetic therapy may be useful in some patients [51]. …”

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The Syndrome of Catatonia

Wilcox

Duffy

2015

Behavioral Sciences

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Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome which has historically been associated with schizophrenia. Many clinicians have thought that the prevalence of this condition has been decreasing over the past few decades. This review reminds clinicians that catatonia is not exclusively associated with schizophrenia, and is still common in clinical practice. Many cases are related to affective disorders or are of an idiopathic nature. The illusion of reduced prevalence has been due to evolving diagnostic systems that failed to capture catatonic syndromes. This systemic error has remained unchallenged, and potentiated by the failure to perform adequate neurological evaluations and catatonia screening exams on psychiatric patients. We find that current data supports catatonic syndromes are still common, often severe and of modern clinical importance. Effective treatment is relatively easy and can greatly reduce organ failure associated with prolonged psychomotor symptoms. Prompt identification and treatment can produce a robust improvement in most cases. The ongoing prevalence of this syndrome requires that psychiatrists recognize catatonia and its presentations, the range of associated etiologies, and the import of timely treatment.

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Catatonia: an Alternative Treatment to Electroconvulsive Therapy?

Cited by 21 publications

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A Clinical Review of the Treatment of Catatonia

A Clinical Review of the Treatment of Catatonia

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Schizophrenia

The Syndrome of Catatonia

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