Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

What is Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS)?

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) can offer relief from major depressive disorder (MDD).

Using FDA-approved breakthrough technology, Deep TMS therapy is a non-invasive treatment for MDD. Performed under a health care provider’s supervision, it does not require anesthesia or sedation. Patients are awake and alert during treatment sessions and can continue their lives as normal during treatment.

How Does Deep TMS Work?

The BrainsWay Deep TMS technology uses a treatment coil to stimulate the neural activity of brain structures related to MDD. The coil uses a magnetic field to deliver electric pulses to stimulate the neurons and improve the symptoms of MDD.

Why is it called Deep TMS?

BrainsWay’s unique coil design enables deeper and broader stimulation than traditional figure-8 TMS coils, resulting in greater activation of neurons, less likelihood of targeting errors and high efficacy rates.

Is Deep TMS Right for Me?

About a third (33%) of patients suffering with MDD are resistant to medication. Patients often discontinue medication due to side effects. Deep TMS therapy is well-tolerated, with no systemic side effects. In addition, patients suffering with MDD often need more than medication and psychotherapy to achieve remission. Deep TMS therapy is a well-tolerated alternative therapy or augmentation.

Sometimes, psychotherapy or cognitive therapy isn’t enough. Patients with severe MDD don’t always respond to evidence-based psychological treatments.

Deep TMS treatment is locally available and completed in an outpatient setting in short sessions, providing flexibility to patients’ schedules. 

For more information, email TMS.Amarillo@ttuhsc.edu 

 

 

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Patient FAQs

How effective is Deep TMS?

Numerous clinical studies in reputable peer-reviewed journals have found that BrainsWay’s Deep TMS therapy is successful in alleviating symptoms of mental health conditions and offering patients relief.

Read the BrainsWay article.

Has Deep TMS therapy been tested?

The treatment available in Amarillo uses BrainsWay Deep TMS technology, which has been tested in over 60 clinical studies, for various clinical indications, in leading institutions worldwide. 

The FDA has approved BrainsWay Deep TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. 

At this time, TMS is not approved to treat depression in Bipolar Disorder or for Schizophrenia. 

Are there safety concerns related to the Deep TMS treatment?

TMS treatment is a non-invasive procedure that has shown tolerability and real-world usage. Before starting TMS, potential patients will have a consultation visit, where safety concerns will be addressed and discussed with a medical provider. 

Does Deep TMS therapy have side effects?

The most common side effects are temporary, mild pain or discomfort in the area of the treatment site. About half of the patients receiving Deep TMS will complain of a headache. These side effects generally occur within the first week and typically resolve as treatment continues. 

Learn more about potential side effects here.

How long does the treatment take?

There are 36 treatment sessions in total. Treatment is typically scheduled daily, for five days a week, for the first 5 to 6 weeks and the last six sessions are spread out over several additional weeks. The individual treatment sessions last approximately 20 minutes.

Will I need to stop medication?

No, Deep TMS is typically safe to combine with medications.

Where can I go to receive this treatment?

TMS therapy is conveniently located here in Amarillo at Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatry.

Is TMS treatment covered by insurance?

Yes, most major insurance carriers, such as BCBS and Medicare, cover TMS treatment because it is effective and FDA-approved. 

Patients can contact our office for a TMS consultation visit and to further discuss insurance reimbursement and payment options.

Some of our patient testimonials include:

“ I know everyone has a completely different experience with their TMS journey, but for me, I feel like it saved my life.”

“ I sit here today with tears of joy streaming down my face as I believe I have been given a second chance of living life.”

“As time passed, I just felt different. I knew I was finally getting better. It truly seemed like a miracle.”

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At Texas Tech Physicians Psychiatry in Amarillo, our providers are committed to meeting the mental health needs of you and your loved ones with compassion and care. While seeking a psychiatrist can be a serious and daunting task, we work hard to make sure you have the best care possible in an environment you can trust.