SAINT for Treatment-Resistant Depression
SAINT is an FDA-cleared, accelerated TMS protocol designed specifically for adults whose depression hasn't responded to prior antidepressants.
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What SAINT is
SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy) is an FDA-cleared TMS protocol that compresses what is typically a six-week course of treatment into five consecutive days. It uses functional MRI to individually target the brain region most associated with your depression, then delivers ten stimulation sessions per day over five days.
Neuro Wellness TMS Centers of America is the only Verified SAINT Provider in Florida on Magnus Medical's official list.
Who SAINT is for
SAINT is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder in adults who haven't improved adequately on prior antidepressants in the current episode. Whether it's appropriate for you is a clinical determination made during consultation.
How it's different from standard TMS
- Speed — five days versus six to nine weeks
- Personalization — fMRI-derived individual targeting, not population averages
- Precision — neuronavigated coil placement rather than scalp measurement
- Schedule — ten sessions per day with 50-minute intervals
Understanding SAINT® TMS: How It Works & What to Expect
SAINT® is an FDA-cleared treatment for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved on antidepressants in the current episode. These videos explain how it works and how it differs from conventional TMS.
SAINT® is an FDA-cleared, fMRI-guided form of TMS developed at Stanford. Most patients complete treatment in one week — not the six weeks standard TMS requires.
Follow a real patient through the five-day SAINT® treatment week
An overview of SAINT® TMS and how it differs from conventional TMS
Tried antidepressants without enough relief? See if SAINT® may be right for you
What SAINT® is, how it differs from standard TMS, and what research shows
How SAINT works and how it differs from conventional TMS
Is SAINT® TMS Right for You?
Tried antidepressants without enough relief? SAINT® TMS is an FDA-cleared, fMRI-guided treatment for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved enough with antidepressant medication.
SAINT® uses a personalized brain target and delivers treatment over five consecutive days. It differs from standard TMS in its targeting approach, treatment schedule, and research background. In a small randomized trial, 11 of 14 people receiving active treatment reached remission at the four-week assessment, compared with 2 of 15 receiving sham treatment. Results vary, and a five-day treatment course does not guarantee remission in five days.
How SAINT® Works and How It Differs From Conventional TMS
SAINT® is an FDA-cleared treatment for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved on antidepressants in the current episode. This video explains how it works, and how it differs from conventional TMS.
Conventional TMS usually means about 30 visits over 6 to 9 weeks. SAINT is five visits over five days.
What makes it different: SAINT is the only FDA-cleared depression treatment that uses an fMRI scan to personalize the stimulation target to your individual brain. A 45-minute scan maps your brain and identifies the specific circuit linked to depression. Treatment is then delivered as ten 10-minute sessions per day, with 50-minute breaks between them, across five consecutive days.
In clinical trials, 79% of participants reached remission, with an average of 2.6 days to remission. SAINT is generally well tolerated; the most common side effects reported were mild headache and temporary scalp discomfort at the treatment site.
SAINT® at Neuro Wellness TMS Centers of America
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Sources: Cole et al., American Journal of Psychiatry 2020;177:716-726 and 2022;179(2):132-141. magnusmedical.com/depression-therapy. PubMed 34711062. FDA 510(k) K220177.
Insurance coverage for SAINT is currently limited and varies by plan. Individual results may vary. This video is educational and is not medical advice. Talk to a qualified clinician about whether SAINT is appropriate for you. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Coverage
SAINT bills under Category III CPT codes. Coverage is still developing across the industry and varies by plan. Our team verifies benefits before any financial commitment and handles authorization on your behalf.
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