Brain stimulation for PTSD in veterans and first responders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation (eTMS) to help reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans and first responders. It uses an MRI to guide the treatment, and aims to see if it can improve your quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran or a first responder (like police, fire, or EMS).
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD and your symptoms are moderate to severe (score of 31 or higher on a PTSD checklist).
- You are not pregnant and do not have claustrophobia (fear of tight spaces).
- You have no metal implants or other reasons that make an MRI unsafe.
- You have no personal or family history of seizures or epilepsy.
- You are not taking certain medications that might interfere with the treatment.
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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