Focused ultrasound treatment for PTSD in veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive treatment called focused ultrasound for veterans with PTSD. Focused ultrasound uses sound waves to target specific brain areas without surgery. It aims to reduce PTSD symptoms like distress and anxiety.
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Who can take part
- You must be a veteran.
- You must have a current diagnosis of PTSD (as confirmed by a specific checklist called CAPS-5).
- Your PTSD symptoms must be causing you problems now.
- If you are on psychiatric medications, your dose must have been stable for a while before the study starts.
- You cannot have a history of seizures, dementia, or significant cognitive impairment.
- You cannot have any metal in your head, a pacemaker, or any implanted brain device.
- You cannot have had brain surgery before.
- You cannot have a moderate or severe alcohol or drug problem, or be in active withdrawal.
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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