Using low-intensity ultrasound to treat PTSD in healthcare workers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new non-invasive brain treatment called low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can help reduce PTSD symptoms in healthcare workers. It aims to find out how the treatment works and if it is safe and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are a frontline healthcare worker, like in emergency medical services or a hospital.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have PTSD symptoms that are moderate (not too severe or too mild).
- You can speak and understand English well.
- You do not have certain other mental health conditions or a recent substance use problem.
- You are not pregnant and have no metal in your body that would prevent an MRI.
- You have not had a major head injury, skull fracture, or brain surgery.
- You have not changed your psychiatric medications in the last 6 weeks.
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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