Non Invasive Brain Stimulation for PTSD

Completed · Early Phase 1 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

In brief

This study is designed to identify changes in the brain that underlie symptoms of combat-related PTSD using brain imaging (fMRI). Then, the investigators will administer mild electrical stimulation to the side of the head (using a method called tDCS) in an attempt to reduce the symptoms of PTSD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02442843

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

18

Starts

2015-05-01

Expected to finish

2017-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 88. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male
• Combat Veteran - both Veterans with and without PTSD will be included at different points in this study
• Right-handed
• Between the ages 18-88
• Stable on medications for a minimum of 2 weeks

You may not qualify if…

• a history of neurological disease (e.g., dementia, epilepsy, stroke, moderate - severe traumatic brain injury)
• "severe" Axis I diagnoses (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
• presence of Axis II disorders
• current alcohol or drug abuse/dependence (in the past 8 weeks)
• participants will also be excluded if they are not MRI compatible (assessed using the guidelines of the American College of Radiology)
• Imminent risk of harm to self or others
• history of HIV or sickle cell anemia, as these can cause neuropsychological issues .

Where it is running

• University of Michigan Neuropsychology Section — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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