MDD TREATED WITH 5 TMS SESSIONS OVER 3 DAYS, REPEATED 4 TIMES: A CASE REPORT.

Background: Various TMS protocols have been described, none is appropriate in all circumstances. Objective: To describe the response of a person with acute MDD treated with TMS who was only available for treatment on 3 consecutive days per week. Method: 5 treatment sessions were provided over 3 days – this was provided 4 times, separated by no-treatment periods of 4 days. HAMD6, CSI-S and VAS for depression were completed on the first and last day of each 3-day treatment series. Results: Remarkable improvement; the HAMD6 fell from 12 (severe depression) to 0, the CGI-S fell from 5 (Markedly ill) to 1 (Normal, not mentally ill) and the VAS fell by 98%. There was clear improvement during the last 3 treatment series, as well as during all 3 no-treatment periods. Conclusion: Should these findings be replicated, an additional, useful protocol may be established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]