PTSD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged between 18 and 65 years
- People who have been diagnosed with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) according to standard medical diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5)
- People whose PTSD symptoms remain significant (as measured by a score above 40 on a standard PTSD symptom checklist called the PCL-5) after at least 6 weeks of treatment with an approved antidepressant for PTSD — either paroxetine or sertraline
- People who have health insurance coverage (a specific type of state medical aid called AME is excluded — confirm with trial site)
- People who have signed a written consent form agreeing to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- People with a history of epilepsy or seizures
- People who have a cochlear implant (a type of hearing device implanted in the ear)
- People who have a cardiac pacemaker, intracardiac lines, or any metal implants in the body
- People who have previously had rTMS (repetitive brain stimulation therapy), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- People who are currently receiving a specific type of therapy for PTSD called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- People who have ever been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder
- People who have a documented brain injury, including conditions such as dementia, stroke, mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack), head trauma, or brain shrinkage shown on a medical report
- People who are currently dependent on substances such as alcohol or other drugs (tobacco is not included in this exclusion)
- People who are currently experiencing acute suicidal thoughts
- People who do not have sufficient ability to understand and communicate in French, or who are unable to give informed consent
- People who are pregnant (confirmed by a urine test), breastfeeding, or not using contraception
- People who are under a legal protection order or who are not free to make their own decisions
- People who are currently taking part in another clinical trial, or who are within an exclusion period following another clinical trial
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Florian FERRERI, MD, ph, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Phone: +33149282635
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
PTSD severity score measured at M1 after 12 sessions of rTMS or sham rTMS and simultaneous reactivation of traumatic memory
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.