Magnetic Resonance Therapy Improves Clinical Phenotype and EEG Alpha Power in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling and prevalent psychiatric disorder with limited effective treatment options. In addition to the clinical features of the disease, pathologic changes in the electroencephalogram (EEG), including decreased alpha power, have been reported.
Noninvasive EEG-EKG guided trans-magnetic stimulation at natural resonance frequency in veterans with PTSD
Neuromodulation has been investigated as a therapeutic modality for neuropsychiatric disorders, such as PTSD. Recent human clinical studies of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) suggest some improvement in clinical symptomatology and EEG phenotype in PTSD patients with a short course of treatment. We hypothesize clinical improvement in patients with PTSD coinciding with changes in EEG measures.
Synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation for posttraumaticstress disorder and comorbid major depression
We conducted a prospective, sham-controlled, multisite pilot study of sTMS delivered to patients who were symptomatic despite ongoing pharmacotherapy for PTSD and MDD, hypothesizing sTMS would be feasible, safe and effective at reducing these symptoms.
EEG-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and related post-concussive symptoms affect a large proportion ofmilitary and veteran populations. Amongst military personnel and veterans, there have been morethan 350,000 diagnoses of TBI; an estimated 98,000 of these will also be diagnosed with PTSD.
A Prospective, Double blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Biometrics-guided Magnetic EEG Resonance Therapy (MeRTSM) treatment of Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PPCS) following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
This is a multicenter (4 clinical sites, Coordinating Center, Data Coordinating Center, Electrophysiology Resource Center, and Data and Safety Monitoring Board) double blind, sham-controlled, parallel group, randomized clinical trial, with adaptive features.
Individually guided neuromodulation in special operator veterans with symptoms of PTSD and traumatic brain injury:
Introduction: Special operations forces (SOF) are at particular risk of suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and often these two conditions are comorbid, with the inciting event causing both conditions. These conditions present with broad-band electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities that may be amenable to neuromodulation.
Individualized Alpha-rTMS in Special Operations Forces Veterans with Symptoms of PTSD and TBI: Chart Review
Nearly 25% of military personnel will be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) during their lifetime[1]. Special operations forces (SOF) suffer disproportionately high rates of PTSD & TBI[2] with symptoms persisting for months to years.
Low-Field Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS)for Treatment of Depression
sTMS uses rotating magnets to deliver low-field stimulation synchronized to an individual’s alphaEEG frequency. Studies show significant antidepressant effects after 4-6 weeks of sTMS (20-30 treatments).
Individualized Electromagnetic Treatment in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Trial.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling and prevalent psychiatric disorder with limited effective treatment options. Pilot data suggest an individualized electromagnetic treatment with individualized treatment frequencies based on EEG and EKG may be effective in its treatment. The objective of this study is to determine whether individualized-frequency magnetic stimulation can improve clinical symptoms in […]
AFSOC Bailar-Heath Frontiers in Psychiatry 2024
A retrospective chart review to assess the impact of alphaguided transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of PTSD and depression in active-duty special operations service members.
