Can TMS Help with OCD?

TMS, Deep TMS, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has come a long way from its early days in the 1990’s. Today there is extensive research and years of case studies to demonstrate its effectiveness for clinical depression. More recently, TMS has been demonstrated to help patients who suffer from OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

The treatment utilizes a magnetic field to reach the areas of the brain regulating the neural activity of brain structures associated with OCD – specifically the anterior cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal cortex.

A peer-reviewed multicenter clinical study found Deep TMS to be a highly effective OCD treatment, with more than one in three treatment-resistant OCD patients achieving “response”, greatly improving their quality of life.

As a non-invasive procedure, Deep TMS is a well-tolerated treatment that does not cause any adverse or long-lasting side effects. It does not require a significant recovery period, and the 18-min treatment can easily be integrated into each patient’s day-to-day schedule.

This is unprecedented and very promising for those who suffer from OCD.

To find out if this TMS for OCD is right for you and to get your free consultation please contact us today or book your consultation here.

(information taken from Brainsway.com)