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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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
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