TMS for PTSD and Blood Pressure (NCT05512143) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
TMS for PTSD and Blood Pressure
United States4 participantsStarted 2024-02-15
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 44 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used TMS — transcranial magnetic stimulation — to treat both PTSD and high blood pressure at the same time; is that something that could actually make sense for my specific situation, given that I have both conditions?
2The trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which can mean it's more of a feasibility or pilot study — does that mean the evidence on safety and effectiveness is still very early, and how should I weigh that against more established treatments?
3Since the trial is already completed and was measuring blood pressure as its main outcome, have the results been published anywhere, and what did they actually find about whether TMS helped?
4If TMS did show some effect on blood pressure in people with PTSD, would my doctor consider TMS as a treatment option for me now, or would standard medications and therapy still be the recommended first step?
5Given that this study has finished enrolling, are there other active trials or treatment programs combining PTSD care with blood pressure management that my doctor thinks might be worth looking into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.