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Brain-mapping magnetic therapy shows 68% PTSD remission in trial

A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment using personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation reduced symptoms by 52% and achieved 68% remission in a clinical trial. Researchers said it could lead to more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.

Why it matters

It offers a new cleared option for a condition that often resists existing treatments.

Background

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects many veterans and survivors of violence. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is already used for depression.

The story so far

  1. Brain-mapping magnetic therapy shows 68% PTSD remission in trial
  2. Brain-stimulation PTSD treatment shows 68% remission

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