Brain zaps reveal secrets of fear in PTSD patients
NCT ID NCT05368987
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS affects the brain's fear circuits. Researchers will test different TMS settings in 250 people with and without PTSD to see how it changes fear-related brain activity and skin responses. The goal is to learn how to improve fear extinction, which is often impaired in PTSD.
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UTHealth Houston
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