Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment method that uses magnetic pulses to modulate how specific parts of the brain work.
To determine which zone should be stimulated, we do an extensive anamnesis and measure your brain activity by means of a qEEG.

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What is it?

Is neuromodulation dangerous?

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is an innovative and non-invasive treatment method that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. This promotes activity in under- or overactive brain networks involved in mood regulation and other neurological processes.

The treatment is an effective and worthy alternative for patients who prefer not to take medication or for whom medication works inadequately or causes unwanted side effects.

FDA-approved since 2008 and has since been used as standard therapy for depression, and TMS has also been used for other disorders, such as chronic pain, anxiety disorders and tinnitus.‍

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There are different forms of TMS:

Repetitive TMS (rTMS):
This is the most common form where magnetic pulses are administered daily over a longer period of time to achieve long-term changes in brain activity.

Accelerated TMS:
In this very intensive form, multiple sessions are performed on the same day, with 1 hour between sessions each.

Single-pulse TMS:
This form is only used for diagnostic purposes or for research of brain functions.

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How do we apply it?

Wanneer mag neuromodulatie niet worden toegepast?

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TMS is an intensive treatment that takes place in several phases.

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Starting phase:

In the beginning, stimulation is performed daily. We schedule 20 sessions right away. After about 2 weeks, the effect will be evaluated during a consultation.

Follow-up treatment:

If the treatment works after 10 to 12 sessions, the treatment will be continued to about 20 sessions. Thereafter, the frequency of the sessions will be gradually reduced.

Maintenance phase:

Ultimately, TMS is still performed approximately once a month.

If the effect remains stable over 4 to 6 months, treatment may be discontinued.