TMSPortable TMS Van for Treatment-Resistant Depression

This study explores a new way to deliver a type of treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers are creating a portable TMS unit inside a van to bring the treatment to different locations in South Carolina near Charleston. This approach could make TMS more accessible to many people who can't get treated at traditional locations. The goal is to learn how well this mobile method works and if it could be used more widely, especially in places like residential care facilities or remote clinics. Participants in the study are individuals with treatment-resistant depression living near selected clinics. They will receive TMS treatment inside the van, consisting of six sessions each day over two hours, for five days, within one or two weeks. Researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment using standard depression rating scales. Additionally, they will track the costs involved in providing this mobile service to see if it could be a feasible option for other healthcare providers in the future.