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‘My dad was like “it’s your brain, what are you doing?”’: Participant experiences of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment in severe enduring anorexia nervosa

Abstract

Objective

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a promising emerging treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN). However, to date, patients’ views and experiences of this treatment have not been fully explored. To assess these, we integrated a qualitative study into a feasibility randomised controlled trial of rTMS in individuals with severe enduring AN.

Method

Twenty-nine (of 34) trial participants contributed to this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 3-months following the completion of rTMS treatment (4-months post-randomisation), prior to unblinding. Transcripts were analysed using content analysis.

Results

rTMS was deemed an acceptable but time-consuming treatment. Many emphasised how their lives had changed to some extent during, but mainly after treatment by making them more positive, open-minded, flexible and willing to try new things in relation to their AN and other aspects of their lives.

Conclusions

These qualitative data will be valuable in shaping participant information, recruitment and planning of future large-scale trials of rTMS in AN.

Trial Registration

ISRCTN14329415, registered 23rd July 2015, https://www.isrctn.com/holding

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Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 03/16/2022 | Link to this post on IFP |
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