What Is Exomind®? The Technology Behind ExoTMS®
Understanding Exomind®, the ExoTMS® coil technology, and how this rTMS system is used to deliver non-invasive brain stimulation treatment.
Exomind is an rTMS device system built around ExoTMS coil technology, designed to deliver focused, repetitive magnetic pulses to specific regions of the brain in a controlled, outpatient clinical setting.
Device Overview
The Exomind system consists of a magnetic coil positioned against the scalp, connected to a control unit that generates precisely timed magnetic pulses. The clinician positions the coil over a specific target — most commonly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for depression — using standardised measurement protocols to ensure accurate, consistent placement across sessions.
ExoTMS® Technology
ExoTMS refers to the specific coil design used within the Exomind system to generate and focus magnetic pulses at the intended depth and target within the brain. Coil design is an important factor in rTMS treatment, influencing how precisely and how deeply the magnetic field penetrates targeted brain tissue.
History of rTMS Technology
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a technique was first developed in the 1980s, initially as a neurological research and diagnostic tool. Repetitive TMS protocols for psychiatric treatment were developed and refined through the 1990s and 2000s, culminating in FDA clearance for treatment-resistant depression in 2008 — a milestone that established rTMS as a mainstream clinical treatment rather than an experimental technique.
Availability in Pakistan
Exomind (rTMS) treatment is available in Pakistan through Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar's practice. Patients considering treatment are encouraged to confirm specific device certification and regulatory documentation directly with the clinic as part of their initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Exomind a surgical device?
No, Exomind is entirely non-invasive; the coil is placed against the outside of the scalp and no incision, implant, or anaesthesia is involved.
How is the treatment target on the brain determined?
Clinicians use standardised measurement protocols based on the patient's head anatomy, sometimes supplemented with structured motor-threshold testing, to ensure accurate and consistent coil placement.
Expert Care
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar offers Exomind (rTMS) treatment as part of a comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric practice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes. Device-specific regulatory and certification details should be confirmed directly with the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Is Exomind a surgical device?
No, Exomind is entirely non-invasive; the coil is placed against the outside of the scalp and no incision, implant, or anaesthesia is involved.
How is the treatment target on the brain determined?
Clinicians use standardised measurement protocols based on the patient's head anatomy, sometimes supplemented with structured motor-threshold testing, to ensure accurate and consistent coil placement.