TÁC DỤNG KHÔNG MONG MUỐN CỦA KÍCH THÍCH TỪ XUYÊN SỌ Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH RỐI LOẠN LO ÂU LAN TOẢ

Abstract

Research objective: Describe the adverse effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on patients with generalized anxiety disorder receiving inpatient treatment. Subjects and methods: Descriptive, prospective study, 75 patients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder according to ICD-10 (1992) receiving inpatient treatment at the Institute of Mental Health- Bach Mai Hosspital from October 2024 to May 2024 received medication intervention and transcranial magnetic stimulation at the primary motor cortex (90%MT, 1Hz, pulse train time 900s, at least 5 sessions during treatment). Results: Adverse effects occurred in 50,6% of the study subjects but were mild, the most common of which were transient headache at the coil placement site, dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Adverse events were mainly seen in week 1 and less common in week 2, distributed relatively equally in both sexes and the group of subjects over 65 years old had a higher rate of adverse events. No serious adverse events were encountered. Conclusion: TMS is an effective and safe treatment method.