ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry2025
Exploring adjunctive continuous theta burst stimulation for treatment-resistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: Insights from a case series.
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- Beyond Clozapine Failure: Precision Approach and Palliative Psychiatry in Ultra-Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Reply to the comments.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Comments on study titled: "Exploring adjunctive continuous theta burst stimulation for treatmentresistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: Insights from a case series".Indian journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Auditory hallucinations affect 60%-80% of schizophrenia patients, often causing distress and functional impairment. Despite antipsychotic treatment, 30% remain resistant. Dysfunctional prefrontal-temporal connectivity has been found to be associated with these symptoms. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a neuromodulation technique that targets the dysfunctional area and is being used for treatment of persistent auditory hallucinations in Schizophrenia with mixed results. Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation (cTBS) is a novel neuromodulation technique that works on the principals of rTMS with similar or more robust clinical efficacy. Cases: We describe the cases of three patients where cTBS was applied. Conclusion: Significant improvement in auditory hallucinations was noticed in all three patients. While this evidence must be interpreted with caution, future studies on this topic with robust protocol to be conducted.
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