Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): an update (2014-2018)

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Evidence-based guidelines provide an updated framework for the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) covering the period 2014–2018. Authored by a multi-institution expert group, the work outlines clinical neurophysiology practice and integrates publication details for formal citation. The document is associated with Clinical Neurophysiology (volume 131, issue 2, pages 474–528) and includes terms of use under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0, supporting responsible dissemination of the guideline content.

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Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Update (2014–2018)

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Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): an update (2014–2018) Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur, André Aleman, Chris Baeken, David H. Benninger, Jérôme Brunelin, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Saša R. Filipović, Christian Grefkes, Alkomiet Hasan, Friedhelm C. Hummel, Satu K. Jääskeläinen, Berthold Langguth, Letizia Leocani, Alain Londero, Raffaele Nardone, Jean-Paul Nguyen, Thomas Nyffeler, Albino J. Oliveira-Maia, Antonio Oliviero, Frank Padberg, Ulrich Palm, Walter Paulus, Emmanuel Poulet, Angelo Quartarone, Fady Rachid, Irena Rektorová, Simone Rossi, Hanna Sahlsten, Martin Schecklmann, David Szekely, Ulf Ziemann Angaben zur Veröffentlichung / Publication details: Lefaucheur, Jean-Pascal, André Aleman, Chris Baeken, David H. Benninger, Jérôme Brunelin, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Saša R. Filipović, et al. 2020.“Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): an update (2014–2018) .” Clinical Neurophysiology 131 (2): 474–528. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2019.11.002](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2019.11.002) . Nutzungsbedingungen / Terms of use: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Dieses Dokument wird unter folgenden Bedingungen zur Verfügung gestellt: / This document is made available under these conditions: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0: Creative Commons: Namensnennung-Nicht kommerziell-Keine Bearbeitung Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: / For more information see: [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.de](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.de) Clinical Neurophysiology 131 (2020) 474–528 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Clinical Neurophysiology journal [homepage: www. elsevier. com/locate/clinph](homepage: www. elsevier. com/locate/clinph) Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): An update (2014–2018) Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur a,b, ⇑, André Aleman c, Chris Baekend,e,f, David H. Benninger g, Jérôme Brunelinh, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro i, Saša R. Filipovij, Christian Grefkesk,l, Alkomiet Hasan m, Friedhelm C. Hummel n,o,p, Satu K. Jääskeläinen q, Berthold Langguth r, Letizia Leocani s, Alain Londerot, Raffaele Nardone u,v,w, Jean-Paul Nguyen x,y, Thomas Nyffeler z,aa,ab, Albino J. Oliveira-Maia ac,ad,ae, Antonio Oliviero af, Frank Padberg m, Ulrich Palm m,ag, Walter Paulusah, Emmanuel Poulet h,ai, Angelo Quartarone aj, Fady Rachidak, Irena Rektorová al,am, Simone Rossi an, Hanna Sahlsten ao, Martin Schecklmann r, David Szekely ap, Ulf Ziemann aq a ENT Team, EA4391, Faculty of Medicine, Paris Est Créteil University, Créteil, France b Clinical Neurophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Henri Mondor Hospital, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Créteil, France c Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands d Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Ghent Experimental Psychiatry (GHEP) Lab, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium e Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital (UZBrussel), Brussels, Belgium f Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands g Neurology Service, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland hPsyR2 Team, U1028, INSERM and UMR5292, CNRS, Center for Neuroscience Research of Lyon (CRNL), Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier, Lyon-1 University, Bron, France i Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology, Department of Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy j Department of Human Neuroscience, Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia k Department of Neurology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany l Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine (INM3), Jülich Research Centre, Jülich, Germany m Department of

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What is the document about?

The document provides evidence-based guidelines for the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), updated for the period 2014–2018.

Who authored the rTMS guidelines?

It lists a large expert author team including Jean-Pascal Lefaucheur, André Aleman, Chris Baeken, David H. Benninger, Jérôme Brunelin, and many additional contributors.

Where and how was it published and licensed?

It is published in Clinical Neurophysiology (131(2): 474–528) and is distributed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 terms.

Oct 3, 2026

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