Question: In adults with schizophrenia how effective is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the insula compared to any other intervention in achieving beneficial patient outcomes?

Answer:

No systematic review or randomised controlled trial evidence was found that addresses this question. The link between the insula and schizophrenia is in early stages of study. No clinical implications can be made from the literature. Studies examining TMS of the insula for people with schizophrenia are needed.