Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure that employs magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells within the brain. A magnetic coil positioned near the scalp generates brief magnetic pulses, which induce an electric current in the brain. This electric current subsequently activates or inhibits neural activity, contingent upon the frequency and intensity of the magnetic pulses.
TMS is predominantly employed for therapeutic purposes, particularly in the management of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, chronic pain, and stroke rehabilitation.
The procedure is generally well-tolerated and safe, exhibiting minimal adverse effects including mild headaches. TMS therapy is typically administered in a clinical setting and may necessitate multiple sessions over an extended period of several weeks.
TMS can be delivered as either single pulses or repetitive TMS (rTMS). Treatment effects is modulated by adjusting frequency, intensity, and location to tailor treatment plans to individual patients.
Syneika TMS solutions allow performing individualized therapy with an unequaled simplicity.
TMS can activate superficial areas of the cortex with a resolution of less than 5 cm. TMS pulses can be repeated to frequencies included between 1 Hz and 50 Hz (we often speak then of rTMS - repetitive transcranial magnetic simulation) and during several sessions in order to obtain a long-lasting therapeutic effect.
Localization of the cortical target underneath the scalp of the patient is one of the great issue of TMS, that is solved thanks to Syneika One neuronavigation technology.
According to your country, we will be pleased to connect you with local partner, provider of TMS stimulator. Syneika One neuronavigation is compatible with major TMS unit.