1196 - Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for the treatment of depression.
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Assessment No | 1196 |
| Application Name | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) |
| Submission based assessment | |
| Description Of Medical Service | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a focal brain stimulation treatment. Small electrical currents that pass through an electromagnetic coil held near the patient’s scalp stimulate nerve cells in the region of the brain involved in mood regulation and depression (motor cortex). rTMS does not require an anaesthetic and there is no associated cognitive impairment or other serious side effects. |
| Description Of Medical Condition | Major Depression (DSM IV) is a disorder of mood with features of depressed mood, loss of energy and interest, loss of pleasure, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, sleep and appetite disturbance and suicidal thoughts and behavior. Accompanying disability can be severe and lead to social and occupational disruption. There are a range of different treatments available to treat major depressive disorders, including medication and psychological treatments. However, 10% to 30% of patients with major depression do not respond to antidepressant medication. |
| Pre Assessment Meeting | 21 February 2012 |
| Stage 2 – Suitability for assessment | 16 February 2012 |
| Lodgment of Proposed DAP | 17 May 2012 |
| Stage 3 - 1st PASC (Draft DAP considered) | 16 - 17 August 2012 |
| Stage 3 – Release for Public Comment (Consultation DAP) | 1 October - 9 November 2012 Consultation Decision Analytic Protocol (PDF 1023 KB) Consultation Decision Analytic Protocol (Accessible Word 595 KB) |
| Stage 3 - 2nd PASC (Final DAP) | 13 - 14 December 2012 Final Decision Analytic Protocol - PDF Final Decision Analytic Protocol (Accessible Word 16909 KB) |
| Stage 4 - Submission of Collated Evidence | Submission based assessment |
| Stage 5 - ESC evaluation | 10 – 11 October 2013 |
| Stage 6 - MSAC Appraisal |  |
| Stage 6 - MSAC advice | |
| Stage 7 - Noting by Minister | |
| Stage 8 - Implementation | |
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