Smoking Cessation Treatment With Deep TMS | BrainsWay

Introducing BrainsWay Deep TMS for Smoking Cessation

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  • BrainsWay Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™) is an FDA-cleared method to aid in short-term smoking cessation for adults.
  • The treatment uses BrainsWay’s patented H4 Coil to produce electromagnetic pulses that stimulate neurons in brain areas associated with dependence,  specifically the bilateral insula and prefrontal cortex.
  • A study involving 262 patients showed that Deep TMS significantly improved the continuous quit rate, reduced cravings, and decreased the average number of cigarettes smoked per week.
  • Deep TMS is noninvasive, has no systemic side effects, and the 18-minute treatment can be integrated into a patient’s daily routine.

Smoking Cessation: Key Points

  • Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of preventable disease and death globally.
  • 34.2 million U.S. adults smoke cigarettes, leading to approximately 480,000 deaths annually.
  • Dependance to nicotine is characterized by intense cravings, compulsive use, and difficulty quitting.
  • Men are more likely to smoke than women, and smoking is more prevalent among those with lower income and education levels. Adults under psychological stress also have higher smoking rates.

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Smoking Treatment Options:

    • Deep TMS: The only non-invasive medical device FDA-cleared for short-term smoking cessation. It reduces tobacco cravings and increases cognitive control.
    • Psychopharmacology: Medications like Bupropion (Zyban) and Varenicline (Chantix) are FDA-approved for treating smoking Depandance.
    • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): Over-the-counter treatments like gums, sprays, patches, and lozenges that provide small amounts of nicotine to reduce cravings.
    • Psychotherapy: Counseling helps smokers develop skills and behavioral patterns to quit smoking. Effective methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness.
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Brainsway dTMS helps quit smoking

Deep TMS Efficacy in Treating Smoking Dependance:

  • BrainsWay’s Deep TMS treatment has been shown to aid in short-term smoking cessation.
  • A study found that the continuous quit rate was 28.0% in the active Deep TMS treatment group compared to 11.7% in the sham treatment group.

Deep TMS as a Safe Smoking Dependance Treatment:

  • Deep TMS is noninvasive and does not have significant systemic side effects.
  • The most common side effect reported was a headache, primarily during the initial treatment sessions.

    Deep TMS Treatment Protocol:

    • The treatment involves a patented H-Coil inside a cushioned helmet placed on the patient’s head.
    • A full course of treatment typically requires three weeks of daily treatments, followed by one treatment per week for three additional weeks (18 sessions in total over six weeks).