9 Treatment Protocols

Every way to
deliver TMS.

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

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Protocols

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79%

SAINT Remission

Treatment Protocols

Compare every major TMS protocol used today — duration, session count, and what makes each distinctive.

79% remission

SAINT Protocol (Stanford Neuromodulation)

Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy. Full treatment course in just 5 days using imaging-guided theta burst. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS)

Condensed stimulation pattern mimicking natural brain rhythms. Same efficacy as standard TMS in 3-9 minutes per session. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

Neuronavigation (MRI-Guided)

MRI-guided precision targeting for optimal coil placement. May improve outcomes by ensuring accurate stimulation sites. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

Accelerated TMS

Multiple sessions per day to compress treatment timeline. Promising for patients who need rapid improvement. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

Deep TMS (H-Coil)

BrainsWay H-coil technology reaching deeper brain structures. Only device FDA-cleared for OCD and smoking cessation. <a href="/treatments/ocd/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

fMRI Guided TMS

Functional MRI mapping identifies personalized brain targets based on individual connectivity patterns. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

EEG Synchronized TMS

Stimulation timed to individual brain wave patterns for enhanced neural engagement and plasticity. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.

Maintenance TMS

Periodic sessions after initial treatment to sustain benefits. Prevents relapse in responders. <a href="/treatments/depression/" style="color:var(--accent); text-decoration:underline;">View treatment info</a>.