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Comparison of depression between 2 groups.
| SDS | rTMS group (n = 50) | Control group (n = 50) | P |
| Before treatment | 69.47 (7.39) | 71.40 (8.42) | .22 |
| After treatment | 39.73 (8.92) | 54.56 (9.26) | |
| Change from prior treatment | 29.74 (22.16, 36.44) | 16.84 (13.43, 21.25) | |
| Difference | 12.90 (9.25, 15.30) | <.01 |
Data are present as mean ± standard deviation (range).
rTMS = repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, SDS = Self-Rating Depression Scale.
