Clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of NeuroStar Advanced Therapy In treating adolescent and adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxious Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). NeuroStar TMS Therapy has been cleared by the FDA in treatment patients age 15-21 and 18-80, all of whom have not received satisfactory improvement with previously prescribed medication therapy or treatment.
Electromagnetic energy similar to what is used in an (MRI) is used to stimulate the areas of the brain that are sluggish and causing depressed mood.
Clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of NeuroStar® Advanced TMS Therapy in treating patients who have not benefited from prior antidepressant medication. NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy was studied in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, all of whom had not received satisfactory improvement with previous treatments.
Time frame: Each treatment typically lasts 19-37 minutes. Variation depends on your diagnosis.
30-36 Treatments Needed: A typical treatment course consists of 5 treatments per week over a 6-8 week period.
After treatment: You will be fully awake and alert. You can read or watch TV and return to work after with no restrictions.
Ideal candidates for NeuroStar TMS Therapy are individuals suffering from depression; this would include those who have not found success from traditional antidepressant medications or who have not yet been prescribed antidepressants medication therapy. It's a safe and effective option for those seeking an alternative to drug-based treatments. With no systemic side effects, patients can expect a transformative experience without the burden of medication.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat depression. By delivering targeted magnetic pulses to specific areas of the brain associated with mood regulation, NeuroStar stimulates brain activity and helps alleviate symptoms of depression. Typically administered over a course of 6-8 weeks, this therapy is an effective option for individuals who haven't found relief with traditional antidepressant medications.
Yes, it is covered by most insurances including medicare.
FDA Cleared: Cleared by the FDA for safety and effectiveness ensuring reliable treatment outcomes.
No side effects: Minimizes adverse reactions typically associated with pharmaceutical treatments.
Non-drug: Utilizes non-pharmaceutical approaches, reducing the risk of medication-related side effects and complications.
Not ECT: Distinct from electroconvulsive therapy, offering a different and less invasive therapeutic option.
Non-invasive: Safe and effective techniques that do not require surgery or skin penetration.
Long Lasting Relief: Provides enduring benefits, helping individuals maintain improved well-being over time.
Covered by Insurance: Most plans cover this treatment, making it accessible and affordable for patients.
Proven to work: Supported by research and clinical trials, demonstrating consistent positive outcomes.
NeuroStar TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is used to treat depression by stimulating.. It is used to treat depression by stimulating the brain non-invasively using electromagnetic fields, similar to those produced by an MRI machine. During NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy, a magnetic field is administered in very short pulses to the part of the brain that research has demonstrated to be associated with depression. The typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 6-8 weeks.
The NeuroStar TMS Therapy system uses short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate the area of the brain that is thought to function abnormally in patients with depression. The magnetic field produces an electric current in the brain that stimulates the brain cells (neurons). This results in changes that are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of depression.
Yes, it is covered by most insurances including medicare.
NeuroStar® is non-systemic (does not circulate in the blood throughout the body), so it does not have side effects such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort – generally mild to moderate – occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
No. NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. These products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells.
No, the two procedures are very different. While both are effective in the treatment of depression, there are many differences in safety and tolerability.
During NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy, patients sit in a chair and are awake and alert throughout the entire 19-37 minute procedure – no sedation is used with NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy. Patients can transport themselves to and from treatment.
In over 10,000 active treatments with the NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy system in clinical trials, no seizures were observed. NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy was also shown to have no negative effects on memory function in these studies.
In contrast, “shock therapy,” or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), intentionally causes a seizure. Patients receiving ECT must be sedated with general anesthesia and paralyzed with muscle relaxants. Recovery from an ECT treatment session occurs slowly, and patients are usually closely monitored for minutes or a even few hours after a treatment.
Short-term confusion and memory loss are common with ECT, and long-term disruptions in memory have been shown to occur and may persist indefinitely in some people. Because of the side effects associated with ECT, a significant amount of caregiver support is required.
A typical course of NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is 5 times per week for 19-37 minutes sessions, depending on what the doctor determines is the correct protocol, over 4-6 weeks.
Any additional treatments are based on clinical judgement.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy has been shown to be well tolerated and the Neurostar Advanced TMS Therapy system has been demonstrated to be safe in clinical trials. Throughout over 10,000 active treatments performed in clinical trials, the most commonly reported side effect related to treatment was scalp discomfort during treatment sessions. This side effect was generally mild to moderate, and occurred less frequently after the first week of treatment. Less than 5% of patients treated with NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy discontinued treatment due to side effects.
In NeuroStar clinical trials, over 10,000 NeuroStar TMS treatments demonstrated its safety, with no occurrence of seizures. However, there is a small risk of a seizure occurring during treatment. This risk is no greater than what has been observed with oral antidepressant medications.
While NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy has been demonstrated to be effective, not all patients will benefit from it. Patients should be carefully monitored for worsening symptoms, signs or symptoms of suicidal behavior, and/or unusual behavior. Families and caregivers should also be aware of the need to observe patients and notify their treatment provider if symptoms worsen.
No, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy uses the same type and strength of magnetic fields as MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), which have been used in tens of millions of patients around the world and have not been shown to cause tumors. The magnetic energy used in a full course of NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is a small fraction of just one brain scan with an MRI.
No, the NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy system was systematically evaluated for its effects on memory. Clinical trials demonstrated that NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy does not result in any negative effects on memory or concentration.
No, the most common side effect related to treatment was scalp discomfort during treatment sessions. This side effect was generally mild to moderate, and occurred less frequently after the first week of treatment.
If necessary, you can treat this discomfort with an over-the-counter analgesic. If these side effects persist, your doctor can temporarily reduce the strength of the magnetic field pulses being administered in order to make treatment more comfortable.
Less than 5% of patients treated with NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy discontinued treatment due to side effects.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is the only TMS system with the durability of its effects established over 12 months. In a clinical trial, 2 out of 3 patients who had either responded to treatment or completely remitted their depression symptoms reported 12 months later that they remained at the level they were at the end of the trial. Additionally, after the trial, only 1 in 3 patients needed to return for ‘maintenance’ NeuroStar TMS sessions.
Yes. In clinical trials, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy was safely administered with and without other antidepressant medications.
No, the NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy system is the first TMS device to be cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depression.
The NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy system is also the first TMS device to have been evaluated in a large, multicenter, controlled clinical trial, as well as the only TMS system with the durability of its effects over 12 months established.