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Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of global disability and is notably prevalent in older adults. Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), specifically the H1-coil targeting the lateral prefrontal cortex, is approved for adults with treatment-resistant MDD and has shown promise in seniors. However, substantive proportions do not respond to the H1-coil and […] The post Feasibility and Tolerability of Novel Deep Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression in Older Adults: DIVINE Pilot Study appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Recruitment challenges are inherent in clinical research, and are particularly pronounced in older adults with depression, who often face unique barriers such as medical comorbidities and infrequent help-seeking behaviour. Neurostimulation techniques, like deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), are often unfamiliar to patients within the healthcare system. Existing literature offers limited insight into the costs […] The post Enrollment-Cost and Recruitment Effectiveness in a dTMS Clinical Trial for Older Adults with Depression: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Recruitment Strategies, Facilitators, and Barriers appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Late-life depression (LLD) is a prevalent and often underdiagnosed condition in older adults, associated with significant cognitive, functional, and medical burdens. Conventional treatments frequently present limitations in this population, underscoring the need for safer, more effective alternatives.   Objective: This review evaluates the growing body of evidence supporting transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a promising […] The post Transcranial magnetic stimulation for the management of late life depression: a critical appraisal of available evidence appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Adaptive decision making requires the adjustment of behavior following an error in order to improve future performance, but OCD patients are characterized by abnormal error monitoring. For example, in cognitive tasks like Flanker or Stroop, reaction time (RT) following commission of an error (post-error; PE) is often longer than that of RT following a […] The post Modifications of cognitive performance in the stroop task following deep rTMS treatment course in OCD patients appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic pulses to induce electrical current in the underlying neuronal tissue. A variety of TMS coils exist on the market, differing primarily in configuration, orientation, and flexibility of the wire windings of the coil. Deep TMSTM utilizes H-Coils, flexible coils with different configurations for stimulating different brain regions implicated […] The post Deep TMS H7 Coil: Features, Applications & Future (Review) appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is a modern non-invasive brain stimulation method demonstrated as effective in the treatment of major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).   Objective: This review aims to survey present knowledge concerning the cognitive function changes identified in dTMS research.  Methods: A systematic literature search in PubMed and Google Scholar was performed […] The post Effects of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) on cognition appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: A group of European experts reappraised the guidelines on the therapeutic efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) previously published in 2014   Methods: These updated recommendations take into account all rTMS publications, including data prior to 2014, as well as currently reviewed literature until the end of 2018.  Results: Level A evidence (definite efficacy) […] The post Evidence-based guidelines on the therapeutic use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): An update (2014-2018) appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Tobacco smoking remains a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (DTMS) using the H4 coil targets addiction-related circuits within the bilateral insula and prefrontal cortex and has demonstrated safety and efficacy in reducing smoking craving. However, the influence of comorbid alcohol use disorder, depression, and psychosis on smoking-cessation […] The post Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation With the H4 Coil for Reducing Smoking Addiction in Patients With Comorbid Psychiatric Illness, Including Depression, Psychosis, and Alcohol Use Disorder. appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an emerging treatment for several mental health conditions including substance use disorders. Symptom provocation before rTMS is hypothesized to activate disease-related neurocircuitry and enhance treatment effects. For addiction, craving induction is frequently used before treatment, but its clinical utility requires further exploration.   Objective: To assess whether craving induction […] The post Craving Induction and Treatment Response in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Tobacco Use Disorder appeared first on BrainsWay.

Background: In 2020, Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) gained FDA clearance for short-term smoking cessation, demonstrating efficacy comparable to pharmacotherapies with minimal side effects.   Objective: This Phase IV registry study aimed to assess the real–world feasibility and efficacy of Deep TMS for smoking cessation.  Methods: Patients were prospectively enrolled from 22 clinical sites. TMS […] The post Deep TMS for Smoking Cessation: Outcomes From a Phase IV Registry Study of the H4 Coil appeared first on BrainsWay.