Magnetic pulses to the brain may curb suicidal thoughts in veterans
NCT ID NCT05647044
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study tests a magnetic brain stimulation technique called iTBS in 55 veterans aged 22-65 who have had a mild traumatic brain injury and struggle with impulsivity or suicidal thoughts. The treatment involves applying magnetic pulses to the front of the head over several sessions to see if it safely improves symptoms and daily functioning. It is an early-stage trial to gather safety and effectiveness data for future larger studies.
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Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL
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What this could mean
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Active substance
intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) - a magnetic pulse device applied to the head
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-drug treatment for impulsivity and suicidal thoughts in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 55 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is not yet proven effective for these specific symptoms, and there is a small risk of seizure or discomfort from the magnetic pulses.
Conditions
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