TMS for PTSD in Youth (NCT07401225) | Clinical Trial Compass
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TMS for PTSD in Youth
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-05-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is an acceptable and helpful treatment for ongoing symptoms of posttraumatic stress syndrome disorder (PTSD) in 12-20 year olds. Ongoing PTSD refers to symptoms that continue after completing trauma-focused psychotherapy. About 1 in 4 patients need additional help to overcome PTSD after completing psychotherapy. Currently, scientists do not know the best way to help adolescents with persistent PTSD, and this study will test TMS as a possible treatment, and hopefully lead to future studies including more people.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Males and females; Age 12-20
. Have previously completed at least 9 sessions of trauma-focused therapy in our clinical trial or in the community
. Have current self-reported symptom score of 20 or greater on the UCLA PTSD Reaction index
. Willing to attend 10 TMS treatment sessions within a 30-day period
. Fluent in English
Exclusion criteria
. History of seizures
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look 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.
What they're measuring
1
Side Effects of TMS treatment
Timeframe: Day 1 of treatment through Day 30
2
Number of Adverse Events
Timeframe: Day 1 of treatment through Day 30
3
Completion rate of Treatment
Timeframe: Day 1 of treatment through Day 30
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07401225
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio