INFORMATION FOR REFERRERS

The scientific title of this project is: “rTMS/CBT as next step in antidepressant non-responders. A randomized comparison with current stepped care approaches to major depressive disorder”. Patients can be referred using ZorgDomein. They can be referred specifically for rTMS treatment at the department of Psychiatry of the Radboudumc, mentioning ‘DETECT’.

If you have questions regarding the study or referal you can also contact Iris Dalhuisen, PhD student and coordinator of the study,
on 06-50098382 or iris.dalhuisen@radboudumc.nl

The inclusion criteria for the study are as follows:

–  Moderate to severe depression

–  Absence of psychotic symptoms

–  Duration of current episode less than 2 years

–  No response to two adequate trials of antidepressants

The exclusion criteria for the study are as follows:

–  Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, current substance use disorder, and psychoorganic syndrome

–   Previous treatment with rTMS or ECT

–  Epilepsy or convulsions

–  Head trauma or surgery

–  Ferromagnetic parts in the head (except for a dental wire)

–  Cardiac pacemaker or neurostimulator

–  Pregnancy