Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is the use of magnetic coils on the prefrontal cortex to suppress depression. The magnetics are placed on the prefrontal cortex and is non invasive, which means it does not pierce the skin. The magnets target the neurons in the prefrontal cortex and depolarizes them. Which causes those neurons to fire. When those neurons fire it causes more regulation of emotion and depressive symptoms. Which can have an effect on depression as a whole. There are many shapes the coil can be. A figure 8 coil resulted in a 24 % success rate with a 17% remission rate. While a H-1 coil results in a 37% success rate and a 30% remission rate. Though testing has only been done on adults, it is not available and not advised for children and or pregnant women. The procedure is expensive ranging from $6000-$12,000.
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