Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with Neuronavigator

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is non-invasive neurostimulation techniques used to modulate brain activity. It involves the application of magnetic fields to specific regions of the brain, with the aim of altering neuronal activity and treating various neurological and psychiatric conditions.

The MagPro X100 is a high performance magnetic stimulator primarily for research. It offers a wide range of stimulation parameters with different stimulation rates and waveforms. Depending on the stimulation parameters, TMS can either enhance or inhibit brain activity. TMS has been shown promise in treating major depressive disorder. It is also being investigated for other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain syndromes.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulator (TDCS)

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive procedure in which a device sends a small Direct Current (DC) across the scalp to modulate brain function.  

In particular, tDCS has been shown to be effective in treating depression and reducing pain. tDCS increases spontaneous brain activity and metabolism in areas found to be hypoactive in patients suffering from major depressive disorder. Per application for pain, primary motor cortex tDCS interferes with perceptual processing of pain while prefrontal cortex stimulation modulates the affective reaction to painful experiences.