VR goggles and gentle brain zaps aim to ease war PTSD
NCT ID NCT06806267
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with a mild brain stimulation technique can help veterans and civilians in Ukraine cope with PTSD. Participants attend 10 therapy sessions using VR goggles to safely face traumatic memories, with some also receiving a gentle electrical current on the scalp. The goal is to reduce symptoms like anxiety, nightmares, and depression.
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Active substance
virtual reality exposure therapy and transcranial direct current stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to reduce PTSD symptoms like anxiety and nightmares for people affected by war.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The combination may not work better than VR alone, and brain stimulation may cause mild discomfort.
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
RECRUITINGBerlin, 10117, Germany
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