Do you suffer from post-concussion symptoms?
Are you interested in trying a novel, non-invasive, drug-free treatment?
Treatment of Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Biomarker of Response
PURPOSE: To assess whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive neuromodulation approach, helps your brain to restore appropriate function, and whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a neuroimaging technology, can be used to determine your response to this treatment.
WHO: Individuals diagnosed with post-concussion symptoms three months to five years post injury/
WHAT: You will receive rTMS treatment for 4 weeks (Monday-Friday, 20 sessions total) at Foothills Medical Center. Assessments include four questionnaire sessions and four fNIRS sessions. Assessments will be scheduled for pre-TMS, post-TMS, 1-month post-TMS, and 3-months post-TMS.
BENEFIT: rTMS treatment may help improve symptoms of concussion such as headache frequency, intensity and duration, concentration, sleep and mood.
If you are interested, please contact: tmsandfnirsstudy@ucalgary.ca or 403-944-8643