Table 7.

Possible uses and settings of TMS

Use	Single-pulse	Paired-pulse, rTMS ≤1 Hz	Conventional rTMS, >1 Hz	Patterned rTMS (TBS, QPS)	Conventional or patterned rTMS with parameters exceeding those of Tables 3–5
Research (Class 3 studies; Class 2 studies in normal subjects)	□	□	□	□ ○	■ ○
Diagnostic applications	■ ●	■ ●	■ ●	Currently not done	Currently not done
Therapy/neuromodulation (Class 1 studies and Class 2 studies in patients)	Currently not done	■ ●	■ ●	■ ●	■ ●

□ = Non medical setting allowable (i.e., psychology labs, robotics labs, research institutions, etc.). Presence of a Physician in the premises may not be required.

■ = Medical setting required

● = A medically responsible physician is required. Personnel skilled in the management of syncope and seizure is required in the lab.

○ = Emergency medical assistance is strongly recommended. Personnel skilled in the management of syncope and seizure should be present in the lab.