Brain zaps for PTSD: new study tests if electricity can quiet fear

NCT ID NCT07079839

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain processes threats in people with PTSD. Researchers will use a gentle electrical current (tACS) to see if it can calm overactive brain areas linked to anxiety and hypervigilance. The goal is to understand the brain's role in PTSD and test a potential new treatment. 160 adults with PTSD, aged 18-50, are needed.

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POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) THREAT-RELATED SENSORY CORTICAL (SC) DISINHIBITION THREAT-RELATED SENSORY CORTICAL (SC) DISINHIBITION