Standard TMS
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
The most common form of TMS therapy, using repetitive magnetic pulses to stimulate the prefrontal cortex.
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24 FDA-cleared and researched protocols
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Most insurance plans cover FDA-cleared TMS for major depression.
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
The most common form of TMS therapy, using repetitive magnetic pulses to stimulate the prefrontal cortex.
BrainsWay Deep TMS
H-Coil technology penetrates deeper brain structures for broader coverage.
Accelerated Repetitive TMS (aTMS)
High-frequency TMS delivered multiple times per day to compress treatment course.
Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS)
Faster form of TMS using theta burst patterns — takes only 3-10 minutes per session.
Prismatic Mapping TMS
Neuronavigation-guided TMS using fMRI or CT scans for precise targeting.
Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT)
The most aggressive TMS protocol — 5 days of intensive treatment showing 90%+ remission rates.
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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