Plain-English translation of NCT06434766 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS)—a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment delivered through magnetic coils placed on the scalp—as a new way to help people with PTSD. Unlike traditional brain stimulation approaches, iTBS delivers treatment quickly and may be more effective. The study will measure whether this treatment reduces PTSD symptoms and improves how you function in daily life.
Current treatments for PTSD don't work for everyone, and researchers are looking for new options. This treatment is already used successfully for depression, and researchers believe it may help PTSD patients by targeting a different part of the brain than previous approaches.
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You would receive 20 sessions of magnetic brain stimulation over 2 weeks, with 2 sessions per day at least 1 hour apart. Each session delivers brief magnetic pulses to your scalp—the procedure is non-invasive and painless. You'll be randomly assigned to receive either active stimulation or a sham (placebo) procedure that looks identical, so neither you nor the researchers will initially know which you're receiving. Throughout the study, your PTSD symptoms, quality of life, and brain function will be measured through questionnaires and possibly brain imaging.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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