Study Summary
This trial is testing whether transcranial magnetic stimulation, a treatment for depression, is also effective for treating PTSD in veterans.
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
3 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 6 months
6 months
CAPS
QIDS SR-16
WHODAS
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
TMS
1 of 2
Sham
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
Non-Treatment Group
91 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: TMS 1 hz · Has Placebo Group · N/A
TMS
Device
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: TMS 1 hz · Intervention Types: DeviceSham
Device
ShamComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Sham TMS · Intervention Types: DeviceTrial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 6 months
Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,485 Previous Clinical Trials
2,742,128 Total Patients Enrolled
Bradley V Watts, MD MPHPrincipal InvestigatorWhite River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT
Eligibility Criteria
Age 19 - 70 · All Participants · 7 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:You are eligible for VA healthcare.
You have agreed to have your voice recorded for the purpose of being heard by a clinician.
If female with childbearing potential, use of acceptable method of birth control (i.e., use of contraceptives, abstinence).
You have moderate to severe PTSD.
You are able to obtain a Motor Threshold using the TMS device during screening.
Who else is applying?
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Did not meet criteria | 100.0% |
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