NeuroStar TMS for OCD

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].

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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

NeuroStar TMS is intended as an adjunct to other treatments like medication or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy[2][5].

Sources

  1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for OCD ( https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/tms/)
  2. Home Page - NeuroStar ( https://neurostar.com)
  3. TMS Therapy Treatment for OCD | TMS and OCD | Prime Behavioral Health ( https://primebehavioralhealth.com/tms-therapy-ocd/)
  4. TMS Device NeuroStar Cleared for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( https://www.empr.com/home/news/tms-device-neurostar-cleared-for-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/)
  5. 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/)