SWIFT: The 6-Visit Accelerated TMS Protocol Explained

A traditional course of TMS means daily sessions over several weeks. For people juggling work, school, and family, that time commitment can feel daunting. The SWIFT accelerated protocol was designed to change that.

What SWIFT is

SWIFT is an accelerated Deep TMS protocol that compresses treatment into shorter, faster sessions — around 10 minutes each — with a 6-visit acute phase option. Instead of stretching the acute course across many weeks, SWIFT delivers it in a more condensed format for eligible patients.

Why shorter sessions are possible

Advances in BrainsWay Deep TMS protocols mean that, for the right patients, an effective dose of stimulation can be delivered in a fraction of the time of a traditional session — without sacrificing results. The H-Coil’s depth and broad field are part of what makes this efficiency possible.

Who SWIFT is for

Not everyone is a candidate for the accelerated protocol — your provider will determine whether SWIFT or a standard course fits your diagnosis and goals. For those who qualify, it can dramatically reduce the time-in-chair burden of treatment.

The bottom line

SWIFT reflects where interventional psychiatry is heading: treatments that are not only effective, but practical enough to fit real lives. Roughly two in three Deep TMS patients reach remission, and a faster path to those results removes one more barrier to getting better.

Want to know if SWIFT could work for you? Learn more about Deep TMS or request a consultation at our Villanova or Horsham office.