Brain zaps for teen PTSD? small study tests TMS after therapy fails

NCT ID NCT07401225

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help teens aged 12-20 who still have PTSD symptoms after finishing trauma-focused therapy. About 20 participants will receive 10 TMS sessions over a month. The goal is to see if TMS is safe and acceptable, and to gather early data for larger future studies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for teens with PTSD that doesn't go away after talk therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on safety and feasibility, not yet on proving effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN ADOLESCENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

UT Health Department of Psychiatry
RECRUITING

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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