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Noninvasive brain stimulation combined with evidence-based psychotherapy for psychiatric disorders: A meta-analysis of optimal implementation parameters

2026-02-24 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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Evidence-based psychotherapies are first-line treatments for psychiatric disorders, yet response rates remain suboptimal. Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) may augment psychotherapy by modulating treatment-engaged circuits. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing active NIBS plus evidence-based psychotherapy versus sham NIBS plus psychotherapy. Following Cochrane methods, we searched six databases through February 2025, screening 1,017 reco...

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