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Can a headband ward off PTSD in firefighters?

NCT ID NCT06203717

Symptom relief Sponsor: Butler Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small study looked at whether firefighters could use a mild brain stimulation device (CES) at home for four weeks. The goal was to see if it's practical and if it helps with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. Thirteen active-duty firefighters participated, using the device daily and reporting their mood and fatigue.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

13 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 56 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Active duty firefighter in Rhode Island, USA; * Age between 18 and 56 years old; * Be in good medical health or, if having chronic medical conditions, these conditions needed to be stable; * Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently well to complete study procedures and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * MRI and CES-related contraindications, e.g., implanted metallic device or substances including pacemakers, cochlear implant, metallic tattoos, claustrophobia, pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study duration and nursing; * Neurological conditions such as brain neoplasm, cerebrovascular events, epilepsy or history of seizures, dementia, and neurodegenerative disorders, or had previously received brain surgery; * Report presence of suicidal ideation on QuickSCID-5 or has attempted suicide one or more times within the past twelve months; * Exhibiting a psychiatric condition that would require inpatient or partial psychiatric hospitalization; * Current moderate or severe alcohol or other substance abuse (excluding nicotine); * Major or unstable medical illness requiring further investigation or treatment.

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Conditions

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post-traumatic stress disorder prevention target

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Adults Firefighters

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Butler Hospital

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States

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