Rapid Acceleration Process for Intensive Treatment of PTSD in 5 Days (NCT07167940)
RAPID5: Rapid Acceleration Process for Intensive Treatment of PTSD in 5 Days
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) need more effective treatments. Existing options can have limited adherence and can be very time-consuming. As such, alternative interventions are needed. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been FDA-cleared for depression since 2008 and has recently been cleared to treat smoking cessation and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It has demonstrated promise for reducing PTSD symptom severity but standard TMS has a significant time requirement. This study will compare an accelerated 5-day form of TMS versus sham for PTSD, characterizing efficacy and durability. This project will provide important information that can be implemented in the near term for Veterans with PTSD.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA — Palo Alto, California
Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA — Palo Alto, California
- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI — Providence, Rhode Island
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (650) 493-5000
Email: michelle.madore@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.