Brain scans reveal how PTSD patients learn to avoid threats
NCT ID NCT04770584
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how people with PTSD learn to avoid certain situations, using mild electric shocks and brain scans. Researchers will measure stress responses and brain activity in 300 adults as they learn to avoid shocks by pressing a button. The goal is to understand the brain processes behind avoidance and fear, which may help improve future treatments.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help researchers better understand how PTSD affects learning and avoidance, potentially pointing toward new therapy targets.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures brain activity and stress responses, so it won't directly improve symptoms. Results may not apply to all PTSD patients.
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UTHealth Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77054, United States
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