Brain stimulation for PTSD and chronic pain in veterans
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a type of brain stimulation (called accelerated neuromodulation) to see if it can help veterans who have both PTSD and chronic pain. It uses a device placed on the scalp to gently stimulate brain areas linked to these conditions, with the goal of reducing symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 or older and a veteran with both PTSD and chronic pain.
- Your PTSD symptoms should be at least moderate (not mild).
- You need to be able to attend all study visits and use a personal computer for at-home questionnaires.
- You cannot have certain metal implants in your head or neck (like plates, screws, or shrapnel).
- You should not have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the past 6 months.
- You cannot have epilepsy, a seizure history, or certain heart conditions (like recent heart attack or uncontrolled high blood pressure).
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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