Theta-burst stimulation (TBS) is a new type of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that offers patients a quick and effective alternative treatment option. TBS is administered over the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for mood and emotion.
At BrainStim Centers, we use both cTBS (continuous theta burst) and iTBS (intermittent theta burst) depending on the protocol required. It is safe, well-tolerated and has minimal side effects. It is very quick and works in a similar way to TMS.
TBS* is a more efficient form of TMS, as it uses a higher frequency (50Hz) and requires a shorter session time TBS sessions can range between 40 seconds to 10 minutes. This allows us to combine multiple protocols to deliver a much more personalized treatment program than other TMS centers. Having many ‘tools’ in our toolbox will allow us to combine different treatments to deliver an optimal treatment based on your needs.
*Only certain TMS machines can deliver this type of protocol. BrainStim only uses top of the line machines that can accommodate the wide range of treatment options that are offered at each of our treatment centers.
TBS offers many benefits, including a safe and well-tolerated treatment option with minimal side effects. It also requires less time per session than traditional rTMS. Both TBS and rTMS are FDA-approved and have been shown to be equally effective. Based on our own observations, TBS has been found to work just as well as rTMS, but in a fraction of the time.
Accelerated TMS is considered a promising treatment option, primarily because it greatly reduces the time needed to achieve relief from depression. Instead of receiving one treatment per day for 6 or more weeks, the Accelerated TMS with MRI protocol involves receiving up to 10 treatments per day for 5 days. For more information, please refer to our accelerated TMS option.
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Based on the SAINT protocol conducted at Stanford University, we can now achieve upwards of 90% remission rate in less than a week.
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