Accelerated TMS: 5 Day Depression Treatment Plan
A Game-Changing Innovation for Rapid Relief of Severe Depression Without Traditional Meds
Accelerated TMS: Successful for Rapid Remission from Depression
At Texas Mind Science, we understand how discouraging it can feel when traditional depression treatments don’t work. That’s why we offer Accelerated TMS—an innovative option that delivers hope, especially for those with treatment-resistant depression.
While standard TMS involves 36 sessions over six weeks, our Accelerated TMS protocol condenses treatment into 10 short sessions per day for 5 days. This intensive format is ideal for people who need faster results or who live far from a TMS center.
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The SAINT™ Protocol was developed at Stanford University and published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. It uses an accelerated TMS schedule similar to ours and showed remarkable outcomes—with over 78% of participants no longer clinically depressed after just 5 days.
Although Texas Mind Science does not claim to use the exact hardware, software, or cloud computing from the original SAINT™ research, we offer a similar accelerated protocol inspired by those findings. It’s designed to deliver powerful results—safely, quickly, and without cognitive side effects.
How TMS Works
TMS therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses—similar to those of an MRI machine—to awaken parts of the brain underactive in people who suffer from depression.
It is pharmaceutical-free and performed at our offices in Flower Mound, Southlake and Richardson by clinical specialists. As of 2021, TMS therapy is an FDA-approved alternative treatment for Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and smoking cessation. However, we’ve also had fantastic success for individuals dealing with anxiety, insomnia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, adult ADHD, chronic pain, and even memory impairment.
About Accelerated TMS
Accelerated TMS is a relatively new alternative schedule in lieu of the standard TMS course. This approach was most recently popularized at Stanford University, where researchers developed the SAINT™ protocol (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy™), which involved 9 minute sessions, once per hour, for a total of 10 sessions per day for 5 consecutive days. The SAINT™ protocol also used a functional connectivity MRI (“fcMRI”) in order to best place the TMS coil in order to best inhibit a deep structure of the brain called the subgenual cingulate cortex. The results were that 90% of participants experienced remission. While the SAINT™ protocol is currently unavailable outside of clinical trials, we are able to offer Accelerated TMS, which also utilizes 10 sessions per day for 5 days. The most common side effects reported are temporary fatigue and headaches. Neuroscientists are quite encouraged by the option for faster treatments with even better results, given that standard TMS in most clinics ranges from success rates in the 50-80% range.
Am I A Good Candidate For Accelerated TMS?
The 5-day Accelerated TMS program may be a great option in certain situations—but the best way to know is to speak with our team. We’ll help you determine if it’s the right fit for your needs. Traditional TMS requires daily visits over a 6-week period, plus follow-up sessions—so it’s typically best for those who live near a treatment center. For others, especially those traveling from out of town or seeking quicker results, the 5-day program can be a more practical choice. While it’s more intensive, the side effects are similar to standard TMS. Some patients and providers still prefer the traditional schedule, as it allows for a more gradual, personalized approach to care.
Pros:
- Drug Free
- Remission or significant reduction in depression can be achieved in less than a week
- Results for many are more dramatic than standard TMS schedule
- If remission isn’t achieved, the sufferer knows that TMS isn’t the right solution without an 8 week commitment and can seek other alternatives in our practice like ketamine treatment.
Cons:
- Not covered by insurance
- Cost prohibitive for some ($650 per day)
- Difficult to regulate sleep for insomnia sufferers
- Possible temporary mild headaches or fatigue
- Still considered to be experimental, meaning all side-effects have not been fully explored
Additionally, any TMS treatment may not be recommended for individuals with:
- Epilepsy
- Vagus nerve stimulator
- Implanted cardioverter defibrillators
- Metal in and around your head (fillings, braces, or other types of dental implants are fine)
Call or contact us today to find out if the Accelerated TMS program is right for you, or any of our other alternate depression treatment options including standard TMS, ketamine, and/or our comprehensive program.
DISCLAIMER: SAINT™ is a trademark of The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (“Stanford”) and has exclusively licensed such mark to Magnus Medical. Texas Mind Science is neither endorsed nor licensed by Stanford or Magnus Medical, nor claims to be offering the SAINT protocol as prescribed by Stanford University et. al. or Magnus Medical.
What Should I Expect During Accelerated TMS Therapy?
Our team initially determines the exact location of the DLPFC in your brain (every brain is a bit different).TMS therapy is non-surgical and does not require anesthesia sedation. During your session, you sit in a comfortable chair with the TMS equipment positioned at a specific point on your head. Most patients report a light tapping sensation on their forehead, but it is not painful. We are with you during every single treatment session and are always available should you have any questions or concerns. In between sessions, you are free to either lounge in our office, run errands, get some work done, or spend time with loved ones.
TMS doesn’t cause any disruptive side effects. Some patients report temporary, mild headaches after their sessions. However, you can drive yourself to and from your appointments. Other patients may experience mild facial movement during the stimulation, which ceases immediately once the treatment is over.
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