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9 Protocols

TMS Treatment Protocols

From standard 37-minute sessions to 3-minute theta burst and 5-day accelerated courses. Compare protocols to find the right approach.

79% remission rate

SAINT Protocol (Stanford Neuromodulation)

Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy. Full treatment course in just 5 days using imaging-guided theta burst.

5 days duration
50 (10/day) sessions
3-minute sessions

Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS)

Condensed stimulation pattern mimicking natural brain rhythms. Same efficacy as standard TMS in 3-9 minutes per session.

6-9 weeks duration
30-36 sessions
Precision targeting

Neuronavigation (MRI-Guided)

MRI-guided precision targeting for optimal coil placement. May improve outcomes by ensuring accurate stimulation sites.

6-9 weeks duration
30-36 sessions
Faster results

Accelerated TMS

Multiple sessions per day to compress treatment timeline. Promising for patients who need rapid improvement.

1-2 weeks duration
20-50 sessions
Reaches deep structures

Deep TMS (H-Coil)

BrainsWay H-coil technology reaching deeper brain structures. Only device FDA-cleared for OCD and smoking cessation.

6 weeks duration
29-36 sessions
Personalized targets

fMRI Guided TMS

Functional MRI mapping identifies personalized brain targets based on individual connectivity patterns.

6-9 weeks duration
30-36 sessions
Brain-wave synced

EEG Synchronized TMS

Stimulation timed to individual brain wave patterns for enhanced neural engagement and plasticity.

4-6 weeks duration
20-30 sessions
Sustain gains

Maintenance TMS

Periodic sessions after initial treatment to sustain benefits. Prevents relapse in responders.

Ongoing duration
1-4/month sessions
Expanding applications

Off-Label TMS Guide

TMS applications beyond FDA-cleared indications — anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, addiction, and more.

Varies duration
Varies sessions