Could a magnet zap away PTSD?

NCT ID NCT06434766

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a type of magnetic brain stimulation called iTBS can help people with PTSD. Researchers will give 140 adults either real or fake (sham) stimulation to see if it reduces symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety. The goal is to find a new, non-drug treatment option.

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)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to reduce PTSD symptoms and improve quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The treatment may not work better than a sham procedure, and some people may experience discomfort or no benefit.

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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.

Contacts and locations

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  • First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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  • Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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  • Shanghai Mental Health Center

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    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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  • The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University

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    Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

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  • Tongji Hospital of Tongji University

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    Shanghai, China

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