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EEG-based Personalized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (eTMS) to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Wave Neuroscience · NCT06892028

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 22–65 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted (a condition is required)
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
110
US sites recruiting
2
Study start
February 12, 2025
Record last updated
March 24, 2025

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What the study is about

This is a randomized, sham controlled study of the Electroencephalogram (EEG) based Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (eTMS) treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The recruitment goal is 110 participants who are United States Military veterans or first responders (e.g., firefighters, police, paramedics, etc.). The Study includes an EEG recording in order to determine the optimal treatment parameters for the eTMS system, followed by 15 in-office visits that take place over 21-28 total days. Two eTMS treatment sessions are administered during each office visit.

Being studied: EEG-based personalized TMS; Sham Comparator

Conditions: Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Willing and able to consent to participate in the study via signed Informed Consent
  • Age 22 - 65 years
  • Diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-5 criteria via the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS).
  • Onset of symptoms meeting the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD symptoms persisting for a minimum of 6 months prior to the Screening Visit
  • Veterans Administration PCL-5 cut point score of 31 or above
  • Positive identification as either a Veteran, or First Responder (e.g., emergency medical service provider, firefighter, or any other emergency response personnel)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Uncontrolled medical, psychological or neurological condition
  • Pregnant, or female unwilling to use effective birth control during the course of the trial
  • Metal objects in the head
  • Past exposure to metal fragments, permanent piercings, and/or other possible metal sources in the head and neck
  • Current participation in any interventional research protocol
  • History of any type of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
  • History of stroke or intracranial lesion or increased intracranial pressure
  • History of epilepsy of seizure
  • Family history of epilepsy or seizure in 1st degree relative
  • An elevated risk of suicide or violence to others

Recruiting US locations

  • Wright State University

    Dayton, OH 45435

    Site contact: Matt Sherwood, PhD · 937-524-3924 · matt.sherwood@wright.edu

  • D2 Human Performance Center

    Pickerington, OH 45435

    Site contact: Erin Woodburn · 937-775-2342 · coordinator@etmsfda.com

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Matthew Sherwood, PhD · 937-775-2342 · msherwood@etmsfda.com
  • Walter Mysiw, MD · 614-293-3433 · coordinator@etmsfda.com
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