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Table 4 The results of the scenario analysis

From: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may be a cost-effective alternative to antidepressant therapy after two treatment failures in patients with major depressive disorder

Scenarios

rTMS treatment

Standard treatment

Incremental

ICER

Cost

QALY

Cost

QALY

Cost

QALY

Base case

2702

0,658

1917

0,605

785

0,053

14,670

Scenario 1: 100% rTMS maintenance

2672

0,668

1945

0,605

727

0,063

11,534

Scenario 2: Including amortization

2990

0,658

1950

0,605

1040

0,053

19,628

Scenario 3: without ECT

2570

0,648

1733

0,595

837

0,053

15,786