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rTMS

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation improves functional connectivity within and between brain regions, neuroplasticity and brain functions. Effects are not limited to the stimulated regions alone but also noted in other functionally interconnected areas.

TMS is non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the brain. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation improves social interaction and decreases anxiety-depressive like behaviours. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation aids in neuroplasticity, a form of rewiring the brain.

A small coil positioned in specific spots over the scalp identified by the psychiatrist ,  produces rapidly changing magnetic field that passes through scalp and skull bone. This magnetic activity influences brain’s activity. The coil placement site, the type, speed, number and strength of the magnetic pulse is determined by various protocols as determined by the psychiatrist, depending on the requirement.  The treatment duration may range from 3 minutes to 40 minutes. Total number of sessions vary from 5-30 that is spaced out over a period. The sessions extend over 4- 6 weeks. Safety as the first priority has been proven in all the studies.

Treatment session: During the session, the magnetic coil will be placed over the selected site. A test pulse will be given to determine the individual’s sensitivity (resting motor threshold), based on which the treatment pulse strength will be decided and the session started. During session, a clicking or tapping sound will be heard and a feeling of tapping will be felt. This may be felt over the forehead or over eyes and face. The magnetic pulse will be on and off during the entire session at the chosen speed. These sessions are always customised.

Safety: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation  treatment is safe. The safety of TMS is well established even in the presence of other neuropsychiatric conditions like epilepsy, ADHD etc. If scalp pain or discomfort appears, it vanishes immediately after the session without any interference. TMS is FDA approved for the treatment of drug resistant depression.

Other uses of rTMS: rTMS is also useful in OCD, anxiety, addictions, schizophrenia, PTSD, fibromylagias and stroke recovery.

Advantages of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation  treatment:

  • High success rate in symptom reduction for autism
  • Improvement in social behaviour and speech
  • TMS is non-invasive, non sedative and free from side effects.                              
  • No anaesthesia is required for TMS Therapy.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation   treatment

  • Decreases the repetitive behaviour and actions
  • Irritability and depression are controlled
  • Enhances motor performance
  • Brings under control of attention deficits

When do we see the results of TMS treatment?

The noticeable change in behaviour begins after 5-10 session and is slow and steadily progressive. Occasionally, the changes may not manifest for a longer period.

Types of TMS

Various modes and protocols are followed and the number of pulses, speed, strength, type of coil , duration of treatment vary with different modes. They include:

Repetitive TMS with Figure of 8 coil HF and LF methods

Theta burst mode in special modes in shortest duration of 3 minutes.

Deep TMS with H coils for deeper penetration.

Though it is expensive, it offers alternate option for those who don’t respond to conventional antidepressant therapy.