Glaser & Randhawa Mental Health Group
Glaser & Randhawa
Mental Health Group
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
NeuroStar uses TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) to stimulate specific underactive brain areas in patients with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
NeuroStar uses a magnet, similar in strength to an MRI machine, to stimulate nerve cells in the brain area associated with mood regulation.
These magnetic pulses can help balance neurotransmitter levels, leading to long-term remission of depression
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
NeuroStar uses TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) to stimulate specific underactive brain areas in patients with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
NeuroStar uses a magnet, similar in strength to an MRI machine, to stimulate nerve cells in the brain area associated with mood regulation.
These magnetic pulses can help balance neurotransmitter levels, leading to long-term remission of depression
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
NeuroStar uses TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) to stimulate specific underactive brain areas in patients with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
NeuroStar uses a magnet, similar in strength to an MRI machine, to stimulate nerve cells in the brain area associated with mood regulation.
These magnetic pulses can help balance neurotransmitter levels, leading to long-term remission of depression
What can you expect from TMS?
Experience the comfort and convenience of NeuroStar Advanced Therapy. During treatment, you'll relax in a comfortable chair while a small magnetic coil is positioned on your head.
Focused magnetic stimulation is then delivered directly to the targeted brain areas, creating a gentle tapping sensation and clicking sound. After each session, you can resume normal activities and even drive yourself to and from appointments as there are no effects on alertness or memory.
With just 19 minutes of treatment per session, administered 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks, NeuroStar is the ideal choice for patients seeking a non-invasive, hassle-free depression treatment
Every day, this innovative treatment approach gives renewed hope to countless individuals seeking remission from depression, with over a million successful treatments performed to date.
What can you expect from TMS?
Experience the comfort and convenience of NeuroStar Advanced Therapy. During treatment, you'll relax in a comfortable chair while a small magnetic coil is positioned on your head.
Focused magnetic stimulation is then delivered directly to the targeted brain areas, creating a gentle tapping sensation and clicking sound. After each session, you can resume normal activities and even drive yourself to and from appointments as there are no effects on alertness or memory.
With just 19 minutes of treatment per session, administered 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks, NeuroStar is the ideal choice for patients seeking a non-invasive, hassle-free depression treatment
Every day, this innovative treatment approach gives renewed hope to countless individuals seeking remission from depression, with over a million successful treatments performed to date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses
magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typi-
cally used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an
alternative to medication.
How does TMS work?
TMS involves delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain.
How long is TMS treatment?
A typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.
Is TMS Therapy covered by my insurance?
A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating de-
pression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.
Is TMS Therapy a good alternative for patients who cannot tolerate the side effects of
antidepressant medications?
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like 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.
Is TMS Therapy like other alternative therapies that use magnets to treat some illnesses?
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit.
The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from
the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected
static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells
is a key part of why TMS is so effective.
Clinical Trials & Academic Studies
1. Carpenter LL, et al. (2012). Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Major
Depression: A Multisite, Naturalistic, Observational Study of Acute Treatment Out-
comes in Clinical Practice. Depression and Anxiety, 29(7):587-596.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22689344
2. George MS, et al. (2010). Daily Left Prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial. Arch
Gen Psychiatry, 67(5):507-516. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20439832
3. Dunner DL, et al. (2014). A Multisite, Naturalistic, Observational Study of Transcra-
nial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Patients with Pharmacoresistant Major Depres-
sive Disorder: Durability of Benefit Over a 1-Year Follow-Up Period. J Clin Psychiatry.
75(12):1394-1401. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25271871
4. O’Reardon JP, et al. (2007). Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in
the Acute Treatment of Major Depression: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial.
Biol Psychiatry, 62(11):1208-1216. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17573044
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses
magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typi-
cally used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an
alternative to medication.
How does TMS work?
TMS involves delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain.
How long is TMS treatment?
A typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.
Is TMS Therapy covered by my insurance?
A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating de-
pression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.
Is TMS Therapy a good alternative for patients who cannot tolerate the side effects of
antidepressant medications?
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like 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.
Is TMS Therapy like other alternative therapies that use magnets to treat some illnesses?
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit.
The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from
the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected
static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells
is a key part of why TMS is so effective.
Clinical Trials & Academic Studies
1. Carpenter LL, et al. (2012). Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Major
Depression: A Multisite, Naturalistic, Observational Study of Acute Treatment Out-
comes in Clinical Practice. Depression and Anxiety, 29(7):587-596.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22689344
2. George MS, et al. (2010). Daily Left Prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial. Arch
Gen Psychiatry, 67(5):507-516. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20439832
3. Dunner DL, et al. (2014). A Multisite, Naturalistic, Observational Study of Transcra-
nial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Patients with Pharmacoresistant Major Depres-
sive Disorder: Durability of Benefit Over a 1-Year Follow-Up Period. J Clin Psychiatry.
75(12):1394-1401. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25271871
4. O’Reardon JP, et al. (2007). Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in
the Acute Treatment of Major Depression: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial.
Biol Psychiatry, 62(11):1208-1216. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17573044
NeuroStar Indication
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes
and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms
in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve
satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current
episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy system is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary. Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses
magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typi-
cally used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an
alternative to medication.
How does TMS work?
TMS involves delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain.
How long is TMS treatment?
A typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.
Is TMS Therapy covered by my insurance?
A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating de-
pression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.
Is TMS Therapy a good alternative for patients who cannot tolerate the side effects of
antidepressant medications?
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like 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.
Is TMS Therapy like other alternative therapies that use magnets to treat some illnesses?
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit.
The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from
the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected
static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells
is a key part of why TMS is so effective.
Clinical Trials & Academic Studies
1. Carpenter LL, et al. (2012). Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Major
Depression: A Multisite, Naturalistic, Observational Study of Acute Treatment Out-
comes in Clinical Practice. Depression and Anxiety, 29(7):587-596.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22689344
2. George MS, et al. (2010). Daily Left Prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial. Arch
Gen Psychiatry, 67(5):507-516. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20439832
3. Dunner DL, et al. (2014). A Multisite, Naturalistic, Observational Study of Transcra-
nial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Patients with Pharmacoresistant Major Depres-
sive Disorder: Durability of Benefit Over a 1-Year Follow-Up Period. J Clin Psychiatry.
75(12):1394-1401. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25271871
4. O’Reardon JP, et al. (2007). Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in
the Acute Treatment of Major Depression: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial.
Biol Psychiatry, 62(11):1208-1216. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17573044