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Mental Health~76% less than U.S.

TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

经颅磁刺激治疗

Duration
4-6 weeks (20-30 daily sessions)
Recovery
No downtime per session; full response develops over 4-6 weeks
Average savings
76%
价格对比Price comparison

China versus the U.S.

China
$2,500
Range: $1,000–$4,000
United States
$10,500
Range: $6,000–$15,000
You save
76%
~$8,000 per procedure
China clinical rate
$1,000 – $4,000
$2,500
United States
$6,000 – $15,000
$10,500
You save
~76%
$8,000 per procedure

Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.

关于About this treatment

What the procedure involves.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and OCD using non-invasive brain stimulation technology. Chinese hospitals have widely adopted TMS with extensive clinical experience across psychiatric and neurological indications. Treatment uses focused magnetic pulses to modulate neural circuits involved in mood regulation without systemic medication side effects.

流程Procedure steps

Step by step.

  1. 01

    TMS Assessment

    Psychiatric evaluation, treatment resistance confirmation, motor threshold determination, and protocol selection

    Duration · 1-2 days
  2. 02

    Treatment Mapping

    Neuronavigation-guided coil positioning over left DLPFC (depression) or appropriate target region

    Duration · 30 minutes
  3. 03

    Daily TMS Sessions

    20-30 daily sessions of repetitive magnetic stimulation, each lasting 20-40 minutes

    Duration · 4-6 weeks (weekdays)
  4. 04

    Response Evaluation

    Symptom reassessment, maintenance schedule planning, and long-term treatment optimization

    Duration · 1-2 weeks post-completion
Benefits
  • Non-invasive with no systemic medication side effects
  • 60-70% cost savings compared to US TMS centers
  • Widely available across major Chinese hospitals
  • Can be combined with ongoing medication and therapy
Considerations
  • Scalp discomfort during stimulation (usually adapts)
  • Very rare seizure risk (less than 0.1%)
  • Headache after sessions (common but mild)
  • Not all patients respond to TMS (approximately 50-60% response rate)
下一步Next step

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Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.