Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adults - Research Review - Final | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program

Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adults

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Evidence is Thin on Non-Drug Strategies for Treatment-Resistant Depression  
A new AHRQ research review has found there is insufficient evidence to evaluate whether nonpharmacologic treatments are effective for treatment-resistant depression.  The review summarizes evidence of the effectiveness and efficacy of four non-pharmacologic treatments: electroconvulsive therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal psychotherapy.  These findings and the future research needs are all summarized in the review, Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adults.

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Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adults - Research Review - Final AHRQ Effective Health Care Program