Brain stimulation with writing therapy for PTSD and brain injury
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study combines a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with a writing therapy to see if it helps reduce PTSD symptoms in military personnel who also have a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Who can take part
- You are a U.S. military service member or veteran between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD and have a history of mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Your TBI happened more than 3 months ago.
- You can speak, read, and write in English.
- You do not have any metal objects (except dental fillings) above your shoulders, electronic implants like a pacemaker, or a history of seizures, skin conditions at the stimulation site, or serious brain disorders.
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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