Veterans with brain injury and PTSD may get relief from a simple nerve-stimulating device

NCT ID NCT04437498

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve (a key nerve connecting the brain and body) in veterans who have both mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and PTSD. The goal is to see if it improves memory, reduces PTSD symptoms, and changes brain activity and inflammation. One hundred veterans will receive either active stimulation or a sham (inactive) treatment twice daily, and researchers will compare outcomes like memory tests, brain scans, and stress responses.

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  • Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA

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    Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States

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