No, although ECT and TMS are both modalities for the treatment of depression, they are very different. ECT requires the patient to be sedated and uses electricity to induce a seizure.
TMS Treatment does not. TMS Treatment uses magnetic pulses to activate areas of the brain responsible for regulating mood. The patient sits in a spa chair and is alert and awake during the entire session. Once the treatment session is complete, the patient can immediately return to their normal daily routine.