Multi-site Confirmatory Efficacy Treatment Trial of Combat-related PTSD (NCT03932773)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to examine the benefits of combining repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) coupled with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in treating combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. The study will also examine change in depression, psychosocial functioning, and neurophysiological (i.e., electroencephalography and magnetic resonance images) measures.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (2 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (22 items).
Location: Florida State University College of Medicine — Tallahassee, Florida
Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- current enrollment in an acute experimental treatment for PTSD or trauma-focused psychotherapy treatment
- PTSD-inducing trauma exposure occurring within the last 3 months prior to pre-enrollment evaluation
- history of epilepsy or seizure disorder, a history of major head trauma,
- any neurologic condition likely to increase risk of seizures,
- brain tumors,
- moderate to severe substance use disorder in last 3 months or any substance use that puts the participant at increased risk or significant impairment
- stroke, and blood vessel abnormalities in the brain,
- dementia,
- Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, or multiple sclerosis
- a high suicide risk
- a lifetime history of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Florida State University College of Medicine — Tallahassee, Florida
- Metrocare Services of Dallas — Addison, Texas
- The University of Texas at Dallas — Dallas, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (214) 883-3171
Email: neurolab@utdallas.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.