Magnetic brain zaps show promise for PTSD in landmark trial

NCT ID NCT02990793

First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested a personalized magnetic therapy called MeRT for people with PTSD. 158 adults received either real or fake (sham) treatment to see if it safely reduces symptoms. The main goal was to measure changes in PTSD symptoms using a standard checklist.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BrainHealth Solutions

    Costa Mesa, California, 92626, United States

  • Center for Interventional Pain and Spine

    Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010, United States

  • Columbus Brain Research Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43219, United States

  • Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center (Seattle NTC)

    Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States

  • SoCal Neuroscience Research Unit

    San Diego, California, 92103, United States

  • Texas A&M Research Center

    Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

  • UNC Rex Hospital

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

  • VA Long Beach Healthcare System

    Long Beach, California, 90822, United States

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