Transcranial magnetic Stimulation

With MDD there are biological alterations in the brain, including an imbalance of activity in frontal brain regions.² These areas of the brain are involved in important mental processes and also have connections with deeper brain regions responsible for emotions.³ Due to the ability of rTMS to alter brain activity, it was first proposed as a therapy for MDD in the mid-1990s4. Since then, numerous studies have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of rTMS in MDD, especially in treatment-resistant patients who have not responded to antidepressants5.

Approximately 58% of treatment-resistant patients respond positively to rTMS therapy6.

Magstim TMS Therapy Systems are indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode. Your current physician may refer you to a TMS-trained physician who can best determine if you are a candidate for TMS Therapy.

TMS has few known side effects². The most common side effects are mild scalp discomfort or headaches during treatment, but normal activities can typically be resumed immediately after treatment.

Most insurances allow for TMS treatment over a 6-week period, 5 times per week. Each treatment is typically between 3 and 37.5 minutes depending on what the physician determines to be best for you.

TMS has over two decades of clinical and scientific research supporting its safe use and application. FDA-cleared for the treatment of MDD, Magstim TMS Therapy is an effective, non-invasive, outpatient treatment, with few known side effects.

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