Brain zaps for PTSD? new study tests tACS to calm anxiety

NCT ID NCT05895006

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain works in people with PTSD, focusing on areas that control alertness and fear. Researchers will use a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS to see if it can improve brain activity and reduce anxiety. About 160 adults aged 18 to 50 with PTSD will participate. The goal is to learn more about PTSD and test if tACS could be a new treatment option.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.