The patient experience: what a session is like
It is common to feel some unease before a new treatment. Here is exactly what happens in a Connectoma session: outpatient, no anaesthesia, what it feels like and what side effects it has.
It is common to feel some unease before a new treatment. That is why we want to describe exactly what happens in a Connectoma session, so you know what to expect from the moment you walk through the door.
Outpatient, no admission and no anaesthesia
The treatment is fully outpatient: it requires no hospital admission, no prior preparation and —very importantly— no anaesthesia or sedation.
What a session is like, step by step
You arrive at the clinic, sit in a reclining chair designed for your comfort, and we place the magnetic coil over your head, guided by the neuronavigation system. During the few minutes the stimulation lasts you are fully awake and conscious. When the session ends you get up and can carry on with your day completely normally: drive, work, exercise, whatever you like.
What does a session feel like?
Most patients describe a tapping sensation on the scalp. For some people it can be a little uncomfortable at first, but we can adjust the intensity so it is tolerable.
Side effects: the difference from drugs
As for side effects, the difference from drugs is vast. The most common adverse effect of TMS is mild, local discomfort or a slight headache that resolves spontaneously with a common painkiller. It is a safe, painless and effective treatment.
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