TMS plus reactivation therapy for resistant PTSD
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This trial tests if adding a type of brain stimulation (TMS) to a memory reactivation therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms that haven't improved with standard antidepressants. If you have persistent PTSD, this study could offer a new treatment option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD based on standard criteria.
- Your PTSD symptoms are still significant (score over 40 on a questionnaire) after at least 6 weeks of treatment with paroxetine or sertraline.
- You have French health insurance (except AME).
- You have not had TMS, electroconvulsive therapy, or brain stimulation before.
- You are not currently in talk therapy specifically for PTSD.
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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