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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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
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