Deep TMS Therapy
Brainsway™ Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy is different from standard TMS treatments offered at most centers. It is called “Deep TMS” because, unlike standard TMS, Deep TMS reaches into the deeper (limbic) areas of the brain that impact mood regulation and motivation.
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How does Deep TMS work?
Deep TMS is a non-invasive treatment for depression and OCD. It works by applying brief magnetic pulses to the brain. These pulses create an electric field which has been shown to produce excitations and/or the inhibition of neurons deep inside the brain. Effective results are possible within just a few weeks of daily sessions that typically vary from 20-45 minutes. We also offer an Abbreviated Accelerated TMS protocol that provides effective TMS treatment in just one week. The Abbreviated Accelerated TMS protocol is only available for the treatment of depression at this time.
Deep TMS has been clinically shown to be more effective at achieving remission than medication with standard (rTMS) therapy.
How is Deep TMS different from standard TMS?
The larger electric field generated by Deep TMS’ exclusive H-Coil stimulates many more neurons, reducing the chances that the target region within the brain will be missed. With standard TMS, if the positioning of the patient is off by as little as a single millimeter, 40% of the required dosage can be lost.1
Deep TMS is also able to penetrate 3.2 cm into the brain versus only .7 cm with standard TMS. This has shown to be more effective in treating depression, and it is the only TMS therapy that is FDA cleared for OCD. In fact, if standard TMS therapy hasn’t worked for you, Deep TMS therapy may be a more effective option.
