Brain zaps boost PTSD therapy? tiny study hints at hope
NCT ID NCT06271733
First seen Feb 28, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether adding a type of brain stimulation called TMS to an intensive 2-week PTSD program could improve symptoms in veterans. Six participants received daily TMS sessions alongside their regular therapy. The study measured changes in PTSD and depression symptoms using standard questionnaires.
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Locations
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a faster, more effective way to treat PTSD by adding brain stimulation to intensive therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is too early to know if the combination is truly better than therapy alone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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