New brain zapping method aims to lift depression in just 5 days

NCT ID NCT05819021

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a device called SAINT® that delivers a special type of brain stimulation (accelerated TMS) to treat major depression. It involves 1000 adults who haven't gotten enough relief from standard antidepressants. Participants get 10 treatments each day for 5 days, with the goal of quickly improving their symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

SAINT® Neuromodulation System (accelerated TMS device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a faster, more personalized treatment option for people with depression who haven't responded to medication.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a randomized controlled trial, so results may be less conclusive. The treatment is intensive (10 sessions daily for 5 days) and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acacia Research Center

    Sunnyvale, California, 94087, United States

  • Boston Precision Neurotherapeutics

    Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States

  • BrainHealth Solutions

    Costa Mesa, California, 92626, United States

  • Fermata

    Brooklyn, New York, 11249, United States

  • Integral TMS

    Sunnyvale, California, 94085, United States

  • LA TMS

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

  • Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States