Transcranial magnetic stimulation for tinnitus: using the Tinnitus Functional Index to predict benefit in a randomized controlled trial

3/ transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which involves applying a magnetic field to the scalp to stimulate brain cells. https://t.co/izeMqncwLr

@DerekMLacey Good question. I attached a study showing worsening tinnitus with TMS. "the main factor associated with TMS benefit was a higher tinnitus severity score for responders at baseline" https://t.co/tAuXEmPZXu

@j_b_kennedy John, doctor just explained this TMS treatment being used off-label for tinnitus in USA. It’s FDA approved for tx resistant depression & ocd. For that, weeks of almost daily tx. For tinnitus, 2-3 txs. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Not yet FDA approved for tinnitu

@ShaneyWright #tinnitus #LongCovid https://t.co/ty0fWWtA0d Just heard about TMS from psychiatrist. In USA, approved for tx-resistant depression & OCD. Dr said few tx’s w/TMS may also help tinnitus. Haven’t read this article but passing along in ca