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At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 23 enrolled
Drug / intervention
NEST-1 +2 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT02981381N/ACompleted

Synchronized TMS for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Comorbid Depressive Symptoms

Providence VA Medical Center·interventional·Posted Dec 5, 2016·Updated Jun 17, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating NEST-1, SHAM, and 1 other intervention for PTSD and Depression. Completed, enrolled 23 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The investigators propose a small, two-site, sham-controlled pilot study of synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS) in patients with comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. It is hypothesized that sTMS will be effective for PTSD and mood symptoms.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
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Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPTSD, Depression
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsWave Neuroscience

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedDec 5, 2016
Enrollment StartOct 13, 2016
Primary CompletionOct 26, 2018
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.0 yearsPosted 9.6 years ago

Interventions

NEST-1device

The NeoSync EEG Synchronized TMS (NEST) is an electromechanical medical device that produces and delivers a sinusoidal magnetic field to areas of the brain in the treatment of PTSD. The device includes an EEG recording module that is used to record individualized alpha frequency (IAF) on randomized personal passport modules (PPM) pre-assigned to be NEST-1 compatible.

SHAMdevice

The SHAM NeoSync EEG Synchronized TMS (NEST) is a device, identical to the active NEST-1 device, that is configured to simulate the delivery of active treatment without actively delivering sTMS therapy. The device includes an EEG recording module that is used to record individualized alpha frequency (IAF) on randomized personal passport modules (PPM) pre-assigned to be SHAM compatible.

NEST-2device

The open-label NeoSync EEG Synchronized TMS (NEST) that produces and delivers a sinusoidal magnetic field to areas of the brain in the treatment of PTSD. The device is distinct in both color and sound both SHAM and NEST-1 devices. PPMs corresponding with both SHAM and NEST-1 devices are compatible with the NEST-2 device.