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Response Rates for rTMS Versus ECT
| Author, Year | No. of Studies (Sample Size) | Results | Definition of Response Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Calgary, 201734 | 3 (104) | RR 1.09 (95% CI 0.79–1.48, P = .41) No difference | ≥ 50% reduction |
| Health Quality Ontario, 201618 | 3 (126) | RR 1.72 (95% CI 0.95–3.11, P = .72) I2 = 60.6% No difference | ≥ 50% reduction |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; ECT, electroconvulsive therapy; RR, risk ratio; rTMS, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.
