Treatment Timeline Estimator
Different interventions require vastly different time commitments. Visualize the acute and maintenance phases.
Standard TMS Protocol (36 Sessions)
Weeks 1-4
5 days / week
Daily sessions (Mon-Fri). ~20-40 min each.
Week 5
5 days / week
Daily sessions.
Week 6
5 days / week
Daily sessions.
Weeks 7-9 (Taper)
Decreasing
3x week, then 2x week, then 1x week.
Total Time Commitment: Approx. 36 visits over 9 weeks. Driving restriction: None.
Standard IV Ketamine Protocol
Weeks 1-2 (Acute)
2-3 days / week
Usually 6 infusions total. ~2 hours clinic time each.
Weeks 3-4
1 day / week
Spacing out infusions based on response.
Ongoing (Maintenance)
1 day / month
Boosters as needed (every 3-6 weeks typically).
Total Time Commitment: ~6 acute visits, then monthly. Driving restriction: Must have a ride home; no driving until next day.
FDA Spravato Protocol
Weeks 1-4 (Acute)
2 days / week
Requires 2-hour in-clinic observation per session.
Weeks 5-8
1 day / week
Continued observation required.
Week 9+
Every 1-2 weeks
Maintenance dosing.
Total Time Commitment: Heavy initial requirement. Driving restriction: Must have a ride home; no driving until next day.