๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-10

Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (PrTMS) for Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (NCT07526285)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study is testing a personalized form of brain stimulation called PrTMS as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military service members and veterans. Unlike standard approaches, this treatment uses a simple brainwave test (EEG) to tailor the therapy to each individual. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active treatment or a comparison (sham) treatment over 6 weeks. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, mood, sleep, and overall well-being, including using wearable devices to measure things like sleep and heart rate. The goal is to see whether this personalized approach can provide greater and longer-lasting relief for individuals living with PTSD.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Home Base โ€” Charlestown, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Home Base โ€” Charlestown, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (857) 205-3407

Email: jbonvie@mgh.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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