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Table 1 Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation device treatment protocol

From: Single-Pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the preventive treatment of difficult-to-treat migraine: a 12-month prospective analysis

Preventive treatment titration protocol

 

Week 1

Deliver 2 sequential pulses twice daily

Week 3

Deliver 2 sequential pulses three times daily

Week 5

Deliver 3 sequential pulses three times daily

Week 7

Deliver 4 sequential pulses three times daily

Week 9

Deliver 5 sequential pulses three times daily

Week 11

Deliver 6 sequential pulses three times daily

Abortive treatment protocol

Deliver as early as possible 2 sequential pulses every 15 minutes for 1–2 hours or until pain and symptoms resolve.