Brain zaps may unlock PTSD's fear secrets

NCT ID NCT06234969

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how a type of brain stimulation called cTBS affects arousal and fear learning in 120 adults with PTSD. Participants will receive either real or fake stimulation while their startle response and distress are measured. The goal is to understand the brain's role in fear extinction, not to provide a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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