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UCLA Study Reveals Promising New TMS Protocol for Depression

2/27/2026

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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) study identifies a five-by-five TMS protocol with five daily sessions for five days to treat depression.
Both the 5x5 and traditional six-week schedules produced significant reductions, with no clear outcome differences.
Some patients show delayed improvements, with an average 36% symptom decrease two to four weeks post-treatment.
Researchers call for larger, controlled studies to validate findings and explore TMS's potential for other conditions.

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Story summary

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) study identifies a five-by-five TMS protocol with five daily sessions for five days to treat depression.
Both the 5x5 and traditional six-week schedules produced significant reductions, with no clear outcome differences.
Some patients show delayed improvements, with an average 36% symptom decrease two to four weeks post-treatment.
Researchers call for larger, controlled studies to validate findings and explore TMS's potential for other conditions.