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NCT02769312 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Theta-Burst Neuromodulation for PTSD

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
56
Enrollment target

NCT02769312: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

NCT02769312 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 56 participants, roughly in line with the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02769312, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
56 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate initial feasibility and efficacy of Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TBS) as an adjunct treatment for Veterans with PTSD. Primary outcomes measures include a feasibility of TBS procedures, with secondary outcome measures focusing on changes in PTSD symptom severity and quality of life and social/occupation functioning.

Primary Outcome

Measurement of TBS acceptability, measured using participant retention rates (all-cause discontinuation)

Interventions

  • DEVICE Sham stimulation
  • DEVICE Theta burst stimulation

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 56 participants
Start Date 2016-04-01
Est. Completion 2017-12-19
Phase Phase 1
VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the finished NCT02769312 record still lists

NCT02769312 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 56 participants, a relatively small participant target, roughly in line with the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Sham stimulation is the first listed.

NCT02769312 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02769312 about?

NCT02769312 is a clinical study titled "Theta-Burst Neuromodulation for PTSD". The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate initial feasibility and efficacy of Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TBS) as an adjunct treatment for Veterans with PTSD. Primary outcomes measures include a feasibility of TBS procedures, with secondary outcome measures focusing on chan...

What is the current status of trial NCT02769312?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 56 participants. The study started on 2016-04-01. Estimated completion is 2017-12-19.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02769312?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham stimulation (DEVICE), Theta burst stimulation (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02769312?

This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02769312's enrollment target sits among peer trials

56 902nd of 2000 higher than 1,083 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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