Brain wave therapy could help veterans with blast injuries
NCT ID NCT03836976
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special sound stimulation (a tone pulsed at 40 times per second) could detect and improve brain function in veterans who were exposed to blasts. Researchers measured brain waves before and after the stimulation in 5 veterans. The goal was to see if this approach could help identify and treat brain circuit problems caused by blast exposure.
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Auditory gamma sensory stimulation (40 Hz amplitude-modulated tone)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to new ways to detect and treat brain injury from blasts in veterans, helping their recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It is exploratory and may not lead to a proven treatment.
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