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Before TMS, life felt dark and heavy. I was just going through the motions.
After treatment, my thoughts became lighter and I found motivation again.
The change was worth it.
Before TMS, I felt hopeless and defeated. I was sleeping too much and withdrawing from life.
Now I feel hopeful and excited about the future. I’ve started reading again and re-engaging with life.
TMS was effective and life-changing.
Before TMS, life felt slow and hopeless.
After treatment, I feel happier, more outgoing, and able to get out of bed and live my day.
I could truly feel the improvement.
Sources
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for OCD (https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/tms/)
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Home Page - NeuroStar ( https://neurostar.com)
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TMS Therapy Treatment for OCD | TMS and OCD | Prime Behavioral Health (https://primebehavioralhealth.com/tms-therapy-ocd/)
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TMS Device NeuroStar Cleared for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (https://www.empr.com/home/news/tms-device-neurostar-cleared-for-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/)
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NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy for Mental Health Receives FDA Clearance for Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | Neuronetics Inc ( https://ir.neuronetics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/neurostarr-advanced-therapy-mental-health-receives-fda-clearance/)
No Drugs
Non-invasive
No Waitlist
FDA-Cleared
No Referral
Covered by most insurances
Overview
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system cleared by the FDA for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults, in addition to its existing clearance for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)[2][3][4].
Treatment Protocol
It uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, targeting regions associated with mood and behavior[2][5].
Outpatient Setting: Treatments are performed in an office setting, five days a week, over four to six weeks.
Session Details: Each session includes a short provocation to trigger OCD symptoms, followed by an 18-minute TMS treatment. Patients are awake and may feel a tapping sensation on the scalp[5].
Key Features
Versatile Coil Design: Allows practitioners to treat both MDD and OCD without additional hardware upgrades[2][3][4].
Cloud-Based Software: TrakStar software facilitates remote activation of new treatment protocols, automated pulse adjustments, and efficient patient management[2][4].
Contact Sensing System: Provides real-time feedback to ensure optimal coil contact and consistent treatment delivery, mitigating issues like head displacement[2].
Efficacy and Safety
Effectiveness: Studies have shown significant reductions in OCD symptoms, with about 45% of patients experiencing reduced symptoms at one month following treatment[5].
Safety: Non-drug and non-invasive, with mild discomfort reported by some patients. No systemic side effects[2][5].
Integration with Other Treatments