Our Brainsway TMS Minneapolis solution can treat OCD. OCD is a severe mental disorder that causes patients to obsessively repeat thoughts or actions.

These obsessions are sometimes followed by compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors the patient feels driven to perform in order to deal with their obsessive thoughts. If left untreated, OCD can be debilitating for patients and has no known cure. As of now, OCD can only be treated with medication and psychotherapy. However, a new method of treatment by Brainsway TMS is showing promising results in the struggle to cure OCD.

TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive procedure that delivers electromagnetic currents through a metal coil placed on top of the scalp. The coil emits a three-second magnetic pulse that stimulates neurons in the specific area of the brain being targeted. In the case of Brainsway’s TMS treatment method for OCD, a series of pulses is aimed at the anterior limb of the internal capsule (ALIC) area which is believed to be linked with obsessive-compulsive behavior. Mental health professionals believe that the pulses stimulate neural activity in this part of the brain, which then results in changes to neuronal circuits. These changes are theorized to decrease symptoms of OCD over time.

Our Brainsway TMS Minneapolis treatment for OCD has shown promising results. The first study that used Brainsway’s TMS device was conducted on 11 patients with severe OCD. After a total of 10 sessions, 8 patients experienced a 50% or greater reduction in symptoms. In one case, the patient’s symptoms were fully resolved after only 4 treatments. Furthermore, no significant side effects were noted from the TMS treatment and there was no evidence of depressive relapse once the course of treatment was complete.

Some patients did experience some discomfort at the treatment site or mild headaches, which can be alleviated with pain medication like Tylenol.

Subsequent studies on larger groups of OCD patients have shown similar results to Brainsway’s initial study; in some cases significantly better with over 50% of participants experiencing relief from symptoms.

Why should you consider treating your OCD with Brainsway’s TMS technology?

•Treats the root causes of OCD rather than just suppressing symptoms

•Fast treatment course of six weeks

•No medication side effects or depressive relapse once treatment is complete

•Short duration only take about 18 minutes per session

To learn more about how our clinic’s TMS technology can treat your OCD symptoms, please contact us at 612.746.7347