Brain stimulation with therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a type of brain stimulation called iTBS (which uses magnetic pulses) added to a standard PTSD therapy (EMDR) helps reduce PTSD symptoms more than EMDR alone. It involves 16 weeks of treatment and requires some commitments like avoiding alcohol.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Your PTSD symptoms are moderate to severe, as judged by your doctor.
- You can keep taking your current psychiatric medications without changes for about 16 weeks (4 months).
- You are willing to avoid alcohol completely during the treatment period (about 4 months).
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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