rTMS Therapy Clinic Malaysia | Depression Treatment Malaysia

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an advanced brain stimulation therapy that uses magnetic pulses to precisely target and stimulate specific areas of the brain. By doing so, rTMS aims to improve brain function and offer relief from conditions that may not respond well to other therapies.

rTMS is a relatively short, non-invasive, outpatient treatment. This means it doesn’t involve surgery, there’s no anesthesia or sedation required, and no downtime needed afterward. You stay awake and alert throughout the treatment.

What Is rTMS For

Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Chronic migraine pain
Stroke rehabilitation (motor impairment, dysphagia, cognitive function, central post-stroke pain)

What is the Treatment Duration

A typical TMS treatment course includes daily sessions (5 times per week) for 4 to 6 weeks. Some people find it helpful to occasionally return for maintenance therapy following the initial treatment course. Each TMS session generally lasts 20 to 40 minutes.

What Happens During the Session

During the rTMS treatment, the clinician will seat you in a comfortable chair and position a magnetic coil over your head near the area of the brain that needs attention. The coil will then emit short electromagnetic pulses that pass through your skull, creating small electrical currents to stimulate nerve cells.

You might hear clicking sounds and feel a knocking, tapping, or tingling sensation on your head. Additionally, you may experience minor scalp discomfort during the session and for a short time afterward.

After the treatment is complete, you can go straight back to your daily activities. You can even drive back to work or home and continue on as normal.