Brain zapping study seeks to rewire fear memories in PTSD
NCT ID NCT04152772
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the timing of mild brain stimulation (tDCS) can help people with PTSD better learn that a once-feared situation is now safe. 62 adults with PTSD received either real or fake stimulation during different phases of a fear-learning task. The goal was to see if stimulation during memory formation or memory storage made a difference in how the body reacts to fear cues.
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Butler Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
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