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Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression

 
Guidance issued
 
IPG Number: IPG242

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression.

Description

The technique involves placement of a small coil over the scalp; a rapidly alternating current is then passed through the coil wire, producing a magnetic field that passes through the brain. The application of the magnetic field may be used to either stimulate or inhibit specific areas of the brain.

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Details

Arrangement:
Research Only
Topic area:
Mental health and behavioural conditions
Specialty:
General psychiatry
Specialist advice has been sought from:

British Psychological Society

Mental Health Act Commission

Royal College of General Practitioners

Royal College of Nursing

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Date notified to NICE:
19 September 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Spring/Summer 2007
Guidance issue date:
28 November 2007

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Helen Gallo
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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