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NEUROTHERAPY FOR TRAUMA AND PTSD:
RESEARCH

Research indicates that Neurostimulation, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (pEMF) therapy, and Photobiomodulation (PBM) may offer promising benefits for some individuals experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These noninvasive neuromodulation techniques are believed to help regulate brain activity and promote neuroplasticity, potentially easing symptoms such as anxiety, hyperarousal, and intrusive memories. While outcomes can vary, emerging studies suggest these therapies may serve as valuable complements to traditional PTSD treatments.

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    • Brown JA, Clancy KJ, Li W. Neuromodulation of Fear and Anxiety Circuits. Curr Top Behav Neurosci. 2025 Mar 12. doi: 10.1007/7854_2024_573. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40067414.

    • Hampstead, B. M., Garcia, S., Schlaefflin, S., Porter, K. E., Smith, E. R., Martis, B., & Peltier, S. (2017).HD-tDCS for combat related PTSD: A case series . Brain Stimulation, 10(2), 514.

    • Faucher, C. R., Doherty, R. A., Philip, N. S., Harle, A. S. M., Cole, J. J. E., & van't Wout-Frank, M. (2021). Is there a neuroscience-based, mechanistic rationale for transcranial direct current stimulation as an adjunct treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder? Behavioral Neuroscience, 135(6), 702–713. https://doi.org/10.1037/bne0000487

    • Manocchio, F., Enepekides, J., Nestor, S., Giacobbe, P., Rabin, J. S., Burke, M. J., Davidson, B. (2024). Neuromodulation as a therapeutic approach for post-traumatic stress disorder: the evidence to date. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 25(1), 101–120. https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2024.2442658

    • Marcolin KA dos S, da Cunha ÂBM, Yoneyama BC, Ribeiro TA. Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in “Kiss nightclub fire” patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A phase II clinical trial. SAGE Open Medicine. 2023;11. doi:10.1177/20503121231160953

    • Saccenti, D., Lodi, L., Moro, A. S., Scaini, S., Forresi, B., Lamanna, J., & Ferro, M. (2024). Novel Approaches for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Interventions and Insights from Clinical Trials. Brain Sciences, 14(3), 210. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14030210

    • Sangha, K., Chaeyeon, Y., Suh-Yeon, D., & Seung-Hwan, L. (2022). Predictions of tDCS treatment response in PTSD patients using EEG based classification. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.876036

    • Li Y, Dong Y, Yang L, Tucker L, Yang B, Zong X, Hamblin MR, Zhang Q. Transcranial photobiomodulation prevents PTSD-like comorbidities in rats experiencing underwater trauma. Transl Psychiatry. 2021 May 5;11(1):270. doi: 10.1038/s41398-021-01389-5. PMID: 33953158; PMCID: PMC8099909.

    • Li Y, Dong Y, Yang L, Tucker L, Zong X, Brann D, Hamblin MR, Vazdarjanova A, Zhang Q. Photobiomodulation prevents PTSD-like memory impairments in rats. Mol Psychiatry. 2021 Nov;26(11):6666-6679. doi: 10.1038/s41380-021-01088-z. Epub 2021 Apr 15. PMID: 33859360; PMCID: PMC8760076.

What Neurotherapy treatments does Transformative Neurotherapy offer?

“Neurotherapy” or “Neuromodulation” is a broad term for a number of different types of treatment options. We’ve outlined below what Transformative Neurotherapy does and does not currently offer.

Table comparing types of neurotherapy offered by Transformative Neurotherapy, with check marks indicating offerings and red crosses indicating non-offerings. The last three rows contain stars indicating specific types not offered by the center.