TMS for PTSD and Blood Pressure

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Hypertension

In brief

In this randomized clinical trial, we will test the short and longer term effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on blood pressure among reproductive aged female participants with elevated symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and hypertension.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05512143

Run by

Lifespan

People needed

4

Starts

2024-02-15

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 44. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• English speaking, 18-44 years old, PCL-5 score of > 31 at enrollment or PHQ2 > 3 at enrollment, physician-diagnosed hypertension, in stable psychiatric treatment

You may not qualify if…

• pregnant; active suicidality or psychosis; bipolar I disorder; a seizure disorder and/or seizure disorder in a first degree relative; any metal in the skull; greater than moderate substance use disorder (except nicotine or cannabis) in the prior 6 months

Where it is running

• Lifespan Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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