Leandro Lodi

Dr. Leandro Lodi

Psychology, Sigmund Freud University, Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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33Years (1994-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 February 2024 in Brain Sciences
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DSDaniele Saccenti
Daniele Saccenti
LLLeandro Lodi
Leandro Lodi
AMAndrea Moro
Andrea Moro
SSSimona Scaini
Simona Scaini
BFBarbara Forresi
Barbara Forresi
MFMattia Ferro
Mattia Ferro
First-line treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) encompass a wide range of pharmacotherapies and psychotherapies. However, many patients fail to respond to such interventions, highlighting the need for novel approaches. Due to its ability to modulate cortical activity, non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) could represent a valuable therapeutic tool. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review is to summarize and discuss the existing evidence on the ameliorative effects of NIBS on PTSD and comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms. Our goal is also to debate the effectiveness of an integrated approach characterized by the combination of NIBS and psychotherapy. This search was conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines in the PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PSYINDEX, MEDLINE, and ERIC databases. Overall, 31 studies met the eligibility criteria, yielding a total of 26 clinical trials employing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and 5 making use of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS). From these studies, it emerged that NIBS consistently reduced overall PTSD symptoms’ severity as well as comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms. Moreover, we speculate that combining NIBS with prolonged exposure or cognitive processing therapy might represent a promising therapeutic approach for consistently ameliorating subjects’ clinical conditions.

1 November 1994 in European Journal of Applied Physiology
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MBMarco Bonifazi
Marco Bonifazi
EBE. Bela
E. Bela
GCG. Carli
G. Carli
LLLeandro Lodi
Leandro Lodi
CLC. Lupo
C. Lupo
AVA. Viti
A. Viti

1 January 1997 in Aggressive Behavior
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LGL. Girolami
L. Girolami
GFG. Fontani
G. Fontani
LLLeandro Lodi
Leandro Lodi
CLC. Lupo
C. Lupo