At AMS Health & Wellness, we aim to bring the top mental health treatments to our patients. That is why we proudly offer and recommend NeuroStar. NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is the #1 physician-recommended TMS therapy for qualifying patients.
Our team offers this groundbreaking treatment for patients who are not achieving results with their medication or psychotherapy. Naturally, our patients want a treatment that not only helps them achieve results but also works rapidly. But how long does it take before TMS therapy treatments start to work? Learn more about the NeuroStar results timeline, and most importantly, when you can expect to start experiencing results from your treatment. If you still have more questions, reach out to our specialists today for a consultation.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical, non-invasive, and non-medicinal treatment option for adult patients with certain mental health conditions. These conditions include:
It uses magnetic fields to stimulate parts of the brain that are lower-functioning in patients with mental health concerns, including parts of the brain that regulate and control emotion, mood, and behavior. NeuroStar requires no downtime or recovery time, and patients are cleared to resume their daily living activities immediately after their NeuroStar therapy sessions.
As NeuroStar stimulates these brain areas, it improves the brain activity in these important regions, allowing our patients to experience relief from their depression. But how long does it take before your NeuroStar TMS treatment sessions start to work long-term?
NeuroStar is delivered by our specialist mental health team at AMS Health & Wellness in a seven-week course. While patients usually experience symptomatic relief at the end of the treatment course, some patients begin experiencing positive changes between week four and week six. In NeuroStar clinical trials, some patients even reported feeling relief from their depression and OCD symptoms after just the first or second treatment session.
However, even if you start to experience positive benefits early, you must complete the full treatment course in its entirety to provide long-lasting results. By finishing the full NeuroStar treatment plan, you give yourself the best chance to maximize your results and achieve sustained relief from your mental health symptoms.
Moreover, NeuroStar treatment is designed to be progressive. Each session builds on the previous one, gradually stimulating your brain’s neural pathways to foster lasting improvements in mood and behavior. Therefore, sticking with the entire treatment plan is essential for achieving optimal benefits.
The success of NeuroStar is backed by a wealth of research and development, conducted in 65 clinical trials. These trials show that over a hundred thousand MDD and OCD patients experienced positive improvements in their mental health, including positive mood changes, fewer depressive days, and an increased desire for social engagement. One of the most important clinical findings in these trials was the discovery of how long-lasting NeuroStar TMS treatment can be for patients—even up to one year following treatment.
At AMS Health & Wellness, we pride ourselves on being an inviting and safe space where you can receive the comprehensive care you need. We offer a range of mental health services designed to meet your unique needs, ensuring you receive personalized and effective treatment. If you are curious about how long it takes before NeuroStar TMS therapy treatments start to work, schedule your consultation with our specialists at AMS Health & Wellness today.
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Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
