Table 3. Adverse Effects During Intervention Period (Baseline to Week 3).
Variable | No. (%) | ||
---|---|---|---|
1-Hz rTMS (n = 22) | iTBS (n = 22) | Sham (n = 22) | |
No adverse effects | 6 (27) | 10 (45.5) | 10 (45.5) |
Dizziness | 6 (27) | 4 (18) | 3 (13.5) |
Headache or neck pain | 6 (27) | 10 (45.5) | 4 (18) |
Fatigue | 10 (45.5) | 5 (23) | 9 (41) |
Other | <10 (45.5)a | <10 (45.5)b | <10 (45.5)c |
Abbreviations: iTBS, intermittent theta burst stimulation; rTMS, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Including fatigue and flash of light, combined to avoid compromising data identifiability requirements.
Including inner restlessness, pressure on head, burning sensation on skin of head, and memory difficulties, combined to avoid compromising data identifiability requirements.
Including eye blinking, bizarre thoughts, suicidal ideation, restlessness, and difficulties swallowing, combined to avoid compromising data identifiability requirements.