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Beyond
TMS

TMS isn't the only option. Compare innovative treatments for depression and mental health — from FDA-approved medications to breakthrough therapies in clinical trials.

6
Treatments
4
FDA Approved
FDA Approved

Standard TMS

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

The most common form of TMS therapy, using repetitive magnetic pulses to stimulate the prefrontal cortex.

Session
20-40 minutes
Course
4-6 weeks (20-30 sessions)
Insurance
Often covered by insurance when criteria are met
Conditions
DepressionAnxiety +1
FDA Approved

Deep TMS

BrainsWay Deep TMS

H-Coil technology penetrates deeper brain structures for broader coverage.

Session
20 minutes
Course
4-6 weeks (20-30 sessions)
Insurance
FDA approved, often covered by insurance
Conditions
DepressionOCD +1
FDA Approved

Accelerated TMS

Accelerated Repetitive TMS (aTMS)

High-frequency TMS delivered multiple times per day to compress treatment course.

Session
5-20 minutes per session
Course
1-2 weeks (10-20 sessions)
Insurance
May require prior authorization
Conditions
DepressionSuicidal ideation
FDA Approved

Theta Burst TMS

Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS)

Faster form of TMS using theta burst patterns — takes only 3-10 minutes per session.

Session
3-10 minutes
Course
2-3 weeks (10-15 sessions)
Insurance
FDA cleared, increasingly covered
Conditions
Depression
Emerging

Prismatic TMS

Prismatic Mapping TMS

Neuronavigation-guided TMS using fMRI or CT scans for precise targeting.

Session
20-40 minutes
Course
4-6 weeks
Insurance
Typically not covered (experimental)
Conditions
DepressionStroke rehabilitation
Emerging

Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy

Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT)

The most aggressive TMS protocol — 5 days of intensive treatment showing 90%+ remission rates.

Session
10 minutes active per session
Course
5 days (50 sessions total)
Insurance
Not covered (experimental protocol)
Conditions
Treatment-resistant depression

How They Compare

Side-by-side comparison of TMS therapy vs. alternative treatments.

Treatment FDA Status Session Duration Insurance Invasive?
TMS Therapy
Approved 19-37 min Most insurers Non-invasive
Approved 20-40 minutes Often covered by insurance when criteria are met Non-invasive
Approved 20 minutes FDA approved, often covered by insurance Non-invasive
Approved 5-20 minutes per session May require prior authorization Non-invasive
Approved 3-10 minutes FDA cleared, increasingly covered Non-invasive
Off-Label 20-40 minutes Typically not covered (experimental) Non-invasive
Off-Label 10 minutes active per session Not covered (experimental protocol) Non-invasive

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