Brain scan and stimulation study for PTSD in adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses MRI brain scans and a noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) to better understand PTSD in the brain. It may help researchers identify brain patterns linked to PTSD and how brain stimulation affects them.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have a PTSD diagnosis based on clinician interview (CAPS-5)
- You can safely and comfortably have both MRI scans and TMS sessions
- You can stay on the same medication plan between the two MRI sessions
- You can pass a brief memory/thinking screen (MoCA) and do not have significant dementia
- You can follow consent steps and complete all study visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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