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TMS Therapy Treatment

(Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as Deep TMS, is a non- pharmaceutical, non-invasive treatment for depression. It is a type of brain stimulation technique where magnetic fields are generated by a coil placed on the scalp. This current essentially activates the neuronal circuits at the stimulation site, resulting in lessened symptoms, and in some cases remission.

If you are interested in TMS Therapy - Please talk to your provider for eligibility and details.

How It Works

Deep TMS uses a special combination of coils that are capable of reaching 4cm beneath the surface of the skull, called H coils, which are manufactured by Brainsway. Different H coils are designed to target different areas in the brain. Deep TMS with the H1 coil is FDA approved for the treatment of depression in patients who have failed to improved after multiple medication trials. It is the safest option with the least side effects for patients with treatment resistant depression.

Deep TMS entails 5 daily sessions for 20 minutes, for a total of 36 sessions. Many patients schedule their sessions during a lunch break, and the patient can drive home independently after each session to resume his/her daily activities.

This technology was initially developed in 2000 at the NIH and in 2013 the Brainsway H1 coil received FDA approval for use in patients with Major Depression. In 2018, the H7 coil received FDA approval for use in patients with Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

  • What happens once I decide to seek treatment at Evolve Psychiatry?

    Before you begin Deep TMS treatment, you’ll need a thorough evaluation performed by our psychiatrist who will help to determine if this procedure is right for you and for your treatment plan. Our psychiatrist will make this determination based on your history, previous medications, and the risks of the procedure in regards to your personal health. If our psychiatrist approves the treatment, the next step is determining treatment frequency, treatment duration, and treatment location.

    During the actual Deep TMS procedure, you will be awake and alert. There is no need for any type of anesthesia or hospitalization due to the treatment’s noninvasive nature. You will also undergo regular follow-up visits with your psychiatrist, as well as a daily assessment of side-effects by the technician, and complete weekly follow-up measures to assess symptom progress.

  • What are the side effects of TMS?

    The side effects of TMS include:

    • Temporary scalp tenderness

    • Temporary headache

    • Temporary jaw pain

    • Temporary tooth pain

    • Rare incidence of seizure

    Most side effects are temporary and appear only during the treatment session.

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