Sound waves to soothe PTSD: new trial for frontline workers

NCT ID NCT07164105

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle ultrasound treatment can help calm overactive brain circuits linked to PTSD. Sixty-six frontline healthcare workers with PTSD symptoms will receive either real or fake ultrasound to the brain's cingulate cortex. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity, sleep, heart rate, and PTSD symptoms to see if this approach works.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Laureate Institute for Brain Research

    RECRUITING

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States

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