Revolutionizing Mental Health: NeuroStim Launches One-Day TMS Therapy for Depression

Transforming Mental Health Care with One-Day TMS™

NeuroStim TMS, a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, has recently unveiled an innovative treatment option known as One-Day TMS™. This cutting-edge procedure allows patients to receive a complete course of TMS therapy in a single day, significantly altering the landscape of outpatient psychiatric care.

A Breakthrough in Treatment Convenience

Traditionally, TMS therapy requires patients to attend multiple sessions over a period of 30 to 36 days. This can be a significant barrier for many, especially those with demanding schedules or those who live far from treatment facilities. One-Day TMS™ addresses these challenges by condensing the treatment into one full day, making it more accessible for a wider range of patients.

Walt Guidice, CEO of NeuroStim TMS Centers, stated, "One-Day TMS™ marks a major breakthrough in the evolution of mental health treatments, offering rapid relief for major depression and similar disorders with the convenience of just one day of treatment." This new approach is not currently covered by insurance, indicating its novelty and the potential for future integration into standard care practices.

Groundbreaking Research Underpinning One-Day TMS™

The development of One-Day TMS™ is rooted in the pioneering findings of the ONE-D clinical study, which utilized the ONE-D Protocol (Optimized, Neuroplasticity-Enhanced Depression Treatment) co-developed by leading expert Jonathan Downar, MD, PhD from the University of Toronto. The results were striking: over 90% of participants reported significant improvements, with more than 75% achieving complete remission of depressive symptoms. Importantly, all patients in the study tolerated the treatment without experiencing major side effects, which highlights the safety and efficacy of this approach.

Enhancing Neuroplasticity for Better Outcomes

Dr. Downar emphasized that traditional TMS protocols often pose logistical difficulties for patients. He noted, "But a single-day protocol puts TMS within reach for many more people - especially those with busy schedules or those who live far away from clinics." The ONE-D Protocol enhances the brain's plasticity, allowing it to rewire itself during treatment sessions, a technique derived from recent scientific advancements.

The protocol involves administering 20 TMS sessions within the span of a single day. This method takes inspiration from earlier accelerated TMS strategies, such as the SAINT Protocol developed at Stanford University, which previously required an aggregate of 50 sessions over five days. One-Day TMS™ distinguishes itself by deploying only a fraction of the total TMS pulses and by simplifying its treatment targeting techniques, using standard TMS heuristics instead of more complex brain imaging methods.

Positive Patient Experiences and Long-Term Benefits

Dr. Nick Weiss, NeuroStim's Medical Director and a co-author of the ONE-D study, reported that treatment outcomes for the single-day TMS protocols are consistently outperforming those seen with conventional TMS, all while avoiding major side effects. Additionally, many patients have provided positive feedback following their One-Day TMS treatment.

Brooke Marino, DNP, PMHNP, the lead research practitioner of the ONE-D study, shared, "The patient experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Not only is One-Day TMS very accessible and convenient for patients on the day of treatment, but treatment brings fast relief for most, and the effects are quite durable, with the majority of patients still in remission six months later."

About NeuroStim TMS

NeuroStim TMS is a prominent national provider of TMS therapy, boasting a team of specialists from notable institutions including Harvard, Columbia, and the Mayo Clinic. With over 250,000 TMS treatments conducted across 16 centers in Washington, Arizona, and Minnesota, NeuroStim's commitment to mental health support is evident.

For those interested in exploring One-Day TMS™ further, visit www.neurostimtms.com/one-day-tms or call (253) 900-4244 to speak with a specialist. This pioneering approach stands to change how we treat mental health disorders, making recovery more achievable for countless individuals.