NeuroStar® Therapy

NeuroStar uses focused magnetic pulses (similar in strength to an MRI), to revitalize underactive areas of the brain involved in regulating mood. When these regions are underactive, depression can result. “Waking up” these regions can have a lasting effect on depression, making long-term remission from depression a reality for many people. 

A study of real-world outcomes reported an 83% response rate which means patients experienced notable relief, and a 62% remission rate which means their depression effectively went away. The STAR*D study, the largest clinical trial of MDD ever conducted, showed that the rate of remission goes down with each new medication needed. If you’ve tried 3 or more medications, the chance of remission was just 7%. 

Yes, TMS is a safe and FDA-approved depression treatment. More than 1.6 million NeuroStar® TMS therapy treatments have been performed, and less than five percent of clients reported any side effects. The most common side effect is a headache right after TMS treatment, which goes away after the first week of sessions for most people. Over 4.8 million NeuroStar® Advanced TMS treatments have been performed in over 134,000 patients. 

Many patients experience side effects from their medication, increasing the chance that they will stop taking them. The most common side effect with NeuroStar® is mild to moderate pain or discomfort at the treatment site. For most patients this subsides within the first week of treatment.

Most major insurances cover NeuroStar® TMS, including Medicare plans nationwide.

Adults aged 22-70. Adolescents aged 15-21 are eligible for TMS as an add-on therapy.

NeuroStar® TMS is FDA-cleared for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults 22-70, as an add-on therapy for adolescents aged 15-21, and for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults aged 22-70.

• TMS treatment is conducted in one of our New Directions mental Health clinics. You will meet with our team for a consultation to determine your eligibility. Depending on your provider’s recommendation, a typical TMS treatment plan includes 36 sessions that each last between 19-37 minutes. Completing the full treatment course gives the best chance for delivering long-lasting relief from depression. 
• Before Treatment: You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A curved magnetic coil will be positioned on your head. 
• During Treatment: You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head as the NeuroStar® coil focuses treatment precisely at the source of the depression: the brain. The patented Contact Sensing technology ensures the prescribed dose is delivered, every treatment, every pulse.  
• After Treatment: With NeuroStar® TMS you are fully awake and alert during treatment and may drive home and resume daily activities immediately afterwards. There are no negative effects on memory or sleep.