Sleep brain waves may reveal PTSD in veterans

NCT ID NCT04209387

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether brain wave patterns during sleep can serve as an objective test for PTSD. Researchers measured electrical activity in the brains of 26 veterans while they slept. The goal was to find reliable markers that could help diagnose PTSD and track its severity, moving beyond subjective questionnaires.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

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