Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be exhausting. Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors often interfere with daily life, and for many, traditional treatments like medication or talk therapy don’t provide enough relief. Fortunately, a breakthrough treatment is changing what’s possible—BrainsWay Deep TMS.
What Is Deep TMS and How Does It Help With OCD?
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain linked to OCD. Unlike medications, Deep TMS does not affect the whole body and doesn’t come with the systemic side effects commonly associated with antidepressants or antipsychotics.
The treatment protocol involves 29 sessions spread over six weeks. Each session lasts about 30 minutes and includes two steps:
- Activating OCD symptoms with guided verbal or visual cues tailored to each patient’s condition.
- Delivering targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain areas involved in OCD thoughts and behaviors.
This two-step approach helps retrain brain circuits related to habit and fear, providing long-term symptom relief.
Clinically Proven to Reduce OCD Symptoms
Studies show that BrainsWay Deep TMS is effective even for people who haven’t improved with medications or traditional therapy. In a large, placebo-controlled trial:
- More than 1 in 3 patients responded to BrainsWay Deep TMS.
- In real-world clinical settings, the majority of patients experienced a 30% or greater reduction in OCD symptoms.
A Well-Tolerated, Medication-Free Option
Most patients tolerate Deep TMS very well. Some may feel mild discomfort or headaches at the start of treatment, but these symptoms typically fade after the first few sessions. There is no need for anesthesia, and patients remain awake and alert throughout the treatment. You can even return to your regular routine immediately after each session.
Unlike medication, Deep TMS doesn’t cause long-lasting or systemic side effects, making it a compelling choice for people looking for safer, non-invasive OCD treatment options.
Closing the OCD Treatment Gap
Nearly 50% of OCD patients do not find enough relief with medication, and almost 80% continue to struggle even after completing psychotherapy. This creates a major treatment gap—one that BrainsWay Deep TMS is helping to close.
Deep TMS offers a new path forward for those feeling stuck. It provides a personalized and accessible solution that’s based on science and designed to work with your brain, not against it.
