Contraindications for non-invasive neurostimulation
| Supraorbital stimulation | Vagus nerve stimulation | Transcranial magnetic stimulation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device name | Cefaly | gammaCore | SpringTMS |
| Contraindicated for use | Recent brain or facial trauma (<3 months) Skin abrasion on the forehead in the area of application of the electrode Allergy to acrylate | Active implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, cochlear implant and other implanted electronic device Metallic implants near the treatment site History of significant carotid atherosclerosis Cervical vagotomy | Active implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, cochlear implant and other implanted electronic device Implants affected by a magnetic field†* Epilepsy |
| Cautious use | Electrohypersensitivity | Vasovagal syncope Skin irritation near the treatment site | Cardiac conditions |
Devices should not be used while driving or operating machinery.
*Dental implant and fillings are not a contraindication to using transcranial magnetic stimulation.
†Including aneurysm clips or coils, cerebrospinal fluid shunts, bullets or pellets lodged in the head or upper body, metal plates, screws, staples or sutures in skull, neck, shoulders, arms or hands, electrodes, radioactive seeds, stents, filters, metallic heart valves, facial tattoos with metallic ink.