How effective is TMS?

BrainsWay's Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) has been demonstrated to be highly effective, especially for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression.

Response is significant improvement (≥50% symptom reduction).
Remission is when symptoms are nearly or entirely gone, with the patient effectively returning to normal functioning.
In a large-scale study, 81.6% of patients responded to Deep TMS after 30 sessions, and 65.3% achieved remission.
Real-world data from 1,300 patients showed similar outcomes, with approximately 80% experiencing response and two-thirds reaching remission.

How Fast It Works

Improvement typically begins after 14-16 sessions (about 20 days). Full remission often occurs after 15-17 sessions (approximately 23 days)(
Accelerated protocols, involving multiple sessions per day, have also shown effectiveness, with many patients responding as quickly as within 10–31 sessions over a few days.

How Long the Effects Last

The durability of response and remission is strong. In one study, 84% of responders and 80% of remitters maintained their improvements at follow-up assessments.
In another study, 87% of responders and 93% of remitters maintained their results at two- and six-month follow-ups.
Maintenance sessions, such as two per week after the initial treatment phase, can help sustain these effects.

Summary

Response rate: ~80% response rate after 30 sessions.
Remission rate: ~65% remission rate after 30 sessions.
Onset of effect: Typically starts after 14–16 sessions.
Duration: The effects are durable, with most patients maintaining response and remission for several months.

These findings underscore Deep TMS as a fast-acting, durable, and effective treatment for depression, even for those who do not respond to traditional therapies.

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