If antidepressants have not worked, or their side effects are hard to tolerate, rTMS offers a modern, evidence-based alternative. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate the specific brain regions involved in mood — without surgery, anaesthesia or medication.
At Bharosa Neuro Psychiatry Hospital in Hyderabad, Dr. Uday Kiran uses rTMS as part of a personalised plan for treatment-resistant depression, OCD and certain anxiety disorders. Sessions are quick, you stay fully awake, and you can return to your normal day immediately afterwards.
What is rTMS?
During rTMS, a magnetic coil is placed gently against the scalp. It delivers focused magnetic pulses that stimulate underactive brain circuits linked to mood and motivation — most often the prefrontal cortex. There are no needles, no anaesthesia and no sedation.
Because it is non-invasive and drug-free, rTMS is especially useful for people who cannot tolerate antidepressant side effects, or who simply want to avoid more medication.
- Non-invasive — nothing enters the body
- No anaesthesia or sedation
- You stay fully awake and alert
- Drug-free, with minimal side effects
Conditions rTMS Can Help
rTMS is most established for depression that has not responded to medication, and is increasingly used for OCD and certain anxiety conditions. Dr. Uday Kiran assesses whether rTMS is suitable for you and how best to combine it with therapy or medication.
- Treatment-resistant depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety disorders, in selected cases
- As an add-on when medication alone is not enough
What to Expect in an rTMS Session
You sit comfortably in a chair while the device delivers pulses — most people feel a light tapping sensation on the scalp. A session usually lasts around 20–40 minutes, given as a course over several weeks. Afterwards you can drive and return to work or daily activities right away.
Side effects are generally mild and short-lived, such as scalp discomfort or a mild headache that eases over the first few sessions.
- About 20–40 minutes per session
- A course of sessions over a few weeks
- No downtime — resume your day immediately
- Supervised throughout by the clinical team
Why Choose Bharosa for rTMS in Hyderabad
rTMS at Bharosa Neuro Psychiatry Hospital is available to patients across Hyderabad — LB Nagar, Karmanghat, Dilsukhnagar and beyond. To find out if rTMS is right for you, call +91 95050 58886.
