Transcranial magnetic stimulation and auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia

Ralph E. Hoffman, Nashaat N. Boutros, Sylvia Hu, Robert M. Berman, John H. Krystal, Dennis S. Charney

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Abstract

12 patients with schizophrenia and auditory hallucinations received 1 Hz transcranial magnetic stimulation of left temporoparietlal cortex. In a double-blind crossover trial, active stimulation significantly reduced hallucinations relative to sham stimulation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1073-1075
Number of pages3
JournalThe Lancet
Volume355
Issue number9209
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Mar 2000
Externally publishedYes

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