Could a headset and virtual therapy ease both pain and PTSD?
NCT ID NCT07116109
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 2-week, fully remote program combining mild brain stimulation (tDCS) with prolonged exposure therapy can reduce chronic pain and PTSD symptoms. About 146 adults with both conditions will receive either real or sham stimulation alongside therapy, all from home. Researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, PTSD severity, and blood markers of stress.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Charleston VA Healthcare System
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29401-5799, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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