Brain Stimulation and Writing for PTSD Recovery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain treatment using magnetic pulses) combined with expressive writing can reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms. If you've experienced trauma and have lingering stress, this study may help.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years old
- Have experienced at least one traumatic or highly stressful event at some point in your life
- Score 24 or higher on a PTSD symptom assessment (IES-R scale)
- Your trauma symptoms are not caused by another medical or mental health condition
- Not currently receiving psychological therapy or PTSD medication (must pause treatment to enroll)
- No metal implants in or around the head, history of seizures, or severe brain injury
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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