Can magnetic pulses plus writing tame trauma?
NCT ID NCT07567261
First seen May 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with expressive writing can reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in adults. Forty-five participants who have experienced a traumatic event will be split into three groups: rTMS before writing, rTMS after writing, or a sham procedure. They will complete questionnaires and have heart rate and skin responses measured to see which timing works best.
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Instituto Universitario de Neurociencias (IUNE) de la Universidad de La Laguna (ULL)
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38200, Spain
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Servicio de Evaluación del Servicio Canario de Salud
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38109, Spain
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What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and expressive writing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-drug treatment for post-traumatic stress symptoms that combines brain stimulation with emotional writing.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (45 people) with no phase, so results may not be conclusive. The sham group helps, but the effect of timing is uncertain.
Conditions
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