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Posted by jrbecker on May 11, 2004, at 14:39:05
here's the list of rTMS test sites in the U.S.
*after inquiring about the study myself, I learned that a subject will be taken off their meds for the first part of the trial (for a total of 8-9 weeks, and then you are allowed to recommence certain drugs), so please understand that the study carries with it some risks.
The following link lists the sites. Click on "Clinical Trials"
http://www.neuronetics.com/Main.html
there are sites in Washington, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina,Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, and California.
here are some links to compiled research on rTMS
http://www.biomag.hus.fi/tms/groups.html#USA
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.transcranial.html
other study centers:
http://www.ists.unibe.ch/Centers%20USA.htm
Posted by bipolarspectrum on May 11, 2004, at 22:42:33
In reply to rTMS test sites, posted by jrbecker on May 11, 2004, at 14:39:05
Dont forget:
Canada offers this treatment privately! Theres currently two PRIVATE clinics. One clinic is in Vancouver, BC and the other is in Toronto, Ontario.. Please, to all Americans, feel free to bring your fine dollar to our fine country!
Posted by SLS on May 12, 2004, at 7:09:33
In reply to Re: rTMS test sites, posted by bipolarspectrum on May 11, 2004, at 22:42:33
> Dont forget:
> Canada offers this treatment privately! Theres currently two PRIVATE clinics. One clinic is in Vancouver, BC and the other is in Toronto, Ontario.. Please, to all Americans, feel free to bring your fine dollar to our fine country!Thanks!
What is your impression of rTMS? How has it been recieved in Canada?
- Scott
Posted by bipolarspectrum on May 12, 2004, at 10:54:19
In reply to Re: rTMS test sites, posted by SLS on May 12, 2004, at 7:09:33
Hey SLS,
I experienced rTMS at the Vancouver clinic.. It did not provide me with any benefits.. But in terms of overall acceptability, I dont think many pdocs trust it, as they often qoute the contentious literature which supposedly supports it... I see a leading psychopharm and he always says that it still needs to be 'tweaked' before it will become a first or second line treatment...
Posted by glenn on May 14, 2004, at 11:59:25
In reply to Re: rTMS test sites, posted by bipolarspectrum on May 12, 2004, at 10:54:19
Ihave communicated with pfinstegg many times and she has found rtms to be extreemly helpful, I beleive there is a version known as " neuro navigated rtms" which may be even more effective.
The info I read suggested that it was effective for quite a lot of us who would otherwise be labelled treatment resistant or in my case a neurotic and a difficult patient!Hope you find something positive in this scott
Glenn
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