Depression affects more than 17 million adults in the United States. Though many find relief from their symptoms with treatment, no single method works for all. To better understand depression and find more effective therapies, Stedman Clinical Trials in Tampa, Florida, is looking for participants to take part in a depression research study. What is …

About NeuroStar TMS Therapy NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, …

Talk therapy and medications are in most cases the first lines of treatments for people who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, autism, addiction, and other disorders. These treatments are not successful for all patients. In these situations, TMS might be used as a substitute treatment. In our practice, our TMS therapy has …

When psychotherapy and antidepressant medications are not effective in treating the major depressive disorder, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) might be the right option for you. Offered for adults ages 18 and above, TMS is available at our practice as an outpatient treatment. How Does TMS Treat Depression  TMS therapy treats depression by triggering parts of …

What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)? During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, …

About NeuroStar TMS Therapy NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, …

What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)? During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, …

Meet Mary Stedman, MD Background and Credentials Mary Stedman, MD, is the Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Stedman Clinical Trials in Tampa, Florida. Since 1997, Dr. Stedman has been investigating new treatment options for many chronic health conditions through clinical trial research studies. By combining her clinical research experience with her extensive pharmaceutical knowledge, …