NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy
NeuroStar TMS in Goldsboro, NC.
Dr. Meredith Godwin, MD, Jennifer Crandall, PMHNP, and the staff at Godwin Psychiatry, PA are proud to offer TMS with NeuroStar — an extremely safe and effective treatment for Major Depressive Disorder — to people in Wayne County and the surrounding areas.
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A new possibility for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
NeuroStar TMS is available in Goldsboro to any qualifying patient, even if you are not already a patient at Godwin Psychiatry. It is covered by most health plans, including Medicare and Tricare, and our team will help determine whether you meet the medical requirements and other guidelines for insurance reimbursement.
If you're like so many who live with Major Depressive Disorder, you have tried multiple medications or therapies searching for relief. These treatments don't deliver satisfactory results for everyone, and they often come with significant side effects that only add to the struggle. It can be an exhausting cycle of trial and error that feels never ending.
How it works
Drug-free treatment that works for you
TMS is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy, a non-drug treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. TMS uses focused magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to reignite dormant synapses in the brain and help your brain function the way it was meant to.
It is not a drug, “shock” therapy, or surgery. It is a safe, effective treatment for MDD without the common side effects of medication. You stay awake throughout, and you can drive yourself home and return to your day right after a session.
Real-world outcomes
Real depression relief, measured in real patients
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is an outpatient treatment that takes as little as 19 minutes per session. The STAR*D study, the largest clinical trial of MDD ever conducted, showed that the rate of remission goes down with each new medication tried — if you have already tried three or more medications, the chance of remission was just 7%.
19 min
As little as 19 minutes per session
83%
Response rate in a real-world outcomes study**
62%
Remission rate — depression effectively went away**
1,100+
Practices using NeuroStar nationwide
Frequently asked questions
What patients ask us about NeuroStar
- What is NeuroStar?
- NeuroStar is a safe, effective, non-drug depression treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses, similar in strength to an MRI, to revitalize connections in an area of the brain involved in regulating your mood. When these connections are reawakened, many people experience measurable relief from their depression.
- Does it work?
- In a study of “real-world” outcomes (meaning actual NeuroStar patients), 83% of people who completed the full NeuroStar treatment cycle experienced a measurable decrease in the severity of their depression, and 62% of those completing treatment saw full remission — meaning their depression effectively “went away.”
- Does insurance cover it?
- Over 300 million people have insurance plans that cover NeuroStar, including Medicare and Tricare. Conditions and coverage can vary by insurance company, and our team will help you determine your benefits and coverage. Cash-pay and patient financing options are also available.
- Who is NeuroStar for?
- NeuroStar is FDA-cleared for adults with Major Depressive Disorder who have not found relief from antidepressant medications. Our team will walk you through the full qualifications for treatment during your initial consultation.
Important safety information
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients' results may vary.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing Anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid Anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode. The system is also intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient). NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head, and has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
**Based on a study of real-world outcomes in patients who completed a full NeuroStar treatment course. Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.