Welcome to The TMS Center of New Jersey
At the TMS Center of New Jersey, we are proud to be the first medical practice in Monmouth County and the entire Jersey Shore to introduce Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a revolutionary new FDA cleared treatment for Depression. TMS is clinically proven to improve the symptoms of depression that did not respond to prior antidepressant treatments and does not cause any of the side effects commonly associated with antidepressant medications. NeuroStar Advanced TMS is a safe, effective option for those who have not responded to or are intolerant of antidepressant medications or just prefer a non-pharmacologic approach to treating their depression.
TMS Therapy is the Right Choice
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. While the patient is awake and alert, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy stimulates areas of the brain that are underactive in depression.
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TMS Therapy Highlights
Non Invasive
Non invasive and non systemic. The only side effect is the possible minor irritation of the scalp.
36 Treatments
A typical treatment course consists of 5 treatments per week over a
7 week period.
<19 Minutes
Each treatments typically lasts approximately 19 minutes. The variation depends on your diagnosis.
Awake and Alert
You will be fully awake and alert. You can read or watch TV and return to work after your treatment with no restrictions.
TMS FAQs
TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It is used to treat depression by stimulating the brain non-invasively using electromagnetic fields, similar to those produced by an MRI machine. During TMS Therapy, a magnetic field is administered in very short pulses to the part of the brain that research has demonstrated to be associated with depression.
TMS Therapy uses short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate the area of the brain that is thought to function abnormally in patients with depression. The magnetic field produces an electric current in the brain that stimulates the brain cells (neurons). This results in changes that are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of depression.
TMS is non-systemic (does not circulate in the blood throughout the body), so it does not have side effects such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort – generally mild to moderate – occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. These products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells.
No, the most common side effect related to treatment was scalp discomfort during treatment sessions. This side effect was generally mild to moderate, and occurred less frequently after the first week of treatment.
If necessary, you can treat this discomfort with an over-the-counter analgesic. If these side effects persist, your doctor can temporarily reduce the strength of the magnetic field pulses being administered in order to make treatment more comfortable.
It usually takes time for healthcare insurers to establish coverage policies for newly approved treatments such as TMS. However, many commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating depression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans
