TMS for recent trauma may reduce PTSD symptoms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help reduce PTSD symptoms in people who have recently experienced trauma. It aims to see if TMS can prevent PTSD from becoming long-lasting.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have experienced a traumatic event in the last two weeks.
- You have high PTSD symptoms (like feeling on edge, avoiding reminders, or having nightmares) from that event.
- You do not have a history of psychotic or bipolar disorder.
- You do not have a history of certain brain conditions (like seizures, stroke, or brain surgery), nor have metal in your head or eyes.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted device (like a neurostimulator).
- If you are a woman, you are not pregnant.
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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