Praharaj Samir Kumar
Clinical Research Centre for Neuromodulation in Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Indian J Psychiatry. 2025 Oct;67(10):1007-1012. doi: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry_752_25. Epub 2025 Oct 18.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has emerged as the pivotal non-invasive neuromodulation technique for the diagnosis and treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders worldwide. In India, the adoption and evolution of TMS services have been marked by significant research contributions and clinical advancements over the past three decades. This review synthesizes the historical development, current applications, and prospects of TMS services in psychiatry in India, drawing on a comprehensive analysis of all relevant Indian publications. The growth of TMS research, institutional contributions, clinical protocols, and challenges in implementation is explored, while highlighting the potential for personalized and scalable TMS interventions in the Indian healthcare landscape.
经颅磁刺激（TMS）已成为全球范围内用于诊断和治疗各种神经精神疾病的关键非侵入性神经调节技术。在印度，过去三十年来，TMS服务的应用与发展以重大的研究贡献和临床进展为显著特征。本综述综合了印度精神病学领域TMS服务的历史发展、当前应用及前景，基于对所有相关印度出版物的全面分析。探讨了TMS研究的发展、机构贡献、临床方案以及实施过程中的挑战，同时强调了在印度医疗环境中进行个性化和可扩展TMS干预的潜力。
