- Status Complete
- Type Re-application
- Pre-PASC consultation -
- Pre-MSAC consultation -
- Outcome Supported
Application details
Reason for application
Re-submission.
Service or technology in this application
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a focal brain stimulation treatment. Small electrical currents that pass through an electromagnetic coil held near the patient’s scalp stimulate nerve cells in the region of the brain involved in mood regulation and depression (motor cortex). rTMS does not require an anaesthetic and there is no associated cognitive impairment or other serious side effects.
Type: Therapeutic
Medical condition this application addresses
Major Depression is a disorder of mood with features of depressed mood, loss of energy and interest, loss of pleasure, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, sleep and appetite disturbance and suicidal thoughts and behaviour. Accompanying disability can be severe and lead to social and occupational disruption.
There are a range of different treatments available to treat major depressive disorders, including medication and psychological treatments. However, 10% to 30% of patients with major depression do not respond to antidepressant medication.
Previous applications
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Meetings to consider this application
- PASC meeting: -
- ESC meeting: -
- MSAC meeting: 28-29 November 2019