MeRT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(MeRT-005-B Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+5 other locations

Overseen byKenneth Ramos, MD,PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Wave Neuroscience

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing a new treatment called MeRT, which uses magnets to help people with PTSD by improving their brain function.

Research Team

Kenneth Ramos, MD,PhD

Principal Investigator

Texas A&M University

Adele Gilpin, PhD,JD

Principal Investigator

GilpinPhillips BIOMED, LLC

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with PTSD, diagnosed per DSM-V criteria and a PCL-5 score of at least 30. Participants must have had symptoms for over six months. Exclusions include those with severe brain injuries, neurological disorders, recent participation in other trials, certain medication use, metal implants affected by magnets, significant medical conditions or substance abuse issues.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Minimum PCL-5 score of 30

I have had PTSD symptoms for at least 6 months.

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Exclusion Criteria

My traumatic event happened before I turned 16.

History of open skull injury

I have taken antipsychotic medication within the last 30 days.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

MeRT Treatment (Other)

Trial OverviewThe study tests the safety and effectiveness of Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) on individuals with PTSD after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It compares active MeRT treatment to a sham (placebo-like) procedure to see if there's an improvement in PTSD symptoms.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Active MeRT TreatmentActive Control1 Intervention

Active treatment will consist of 6 seconds a minute for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks.

Group II: Sham MeRT TreatmentPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Sham treatment will consist of 6 seconds a minute for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks.