Brain zapping therapy shows promise for PTSD in new trial
NCT ID NCT02990793
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a personalized magnetic brain stimulation therapy called MeRT for people with PTSD. 158 adults received either real or sham treatment. The goal was to see if MeRT could safely reduce PTSD symptoms. The approach tailors the stimulation to each person's brain waves.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
magnetic brain stimulation (MeRT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, personalized treatment option to ease PTSD symptoms without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The treatment is still experimental, and not all participants may benefit. Risks include discomfort or lack of effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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BrainHealth Solutions
Costa Mesa, California, 92626, United States
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Center for Interventional Pain and Spine
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010, United States
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Columbus Brain Research Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43219, United States
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Seattle Neuropsychiatric Treatment Center (Seattle NTC)
Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
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SoCal Neuroscience Research Unit
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Texas A&M Research Center
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
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VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Long Beach, California, 90822, United States