Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Reserve or former member of the military (veteran status) * Age 18 years or older * Primary diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) confirmed by the - Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) score ≥ 33, indicating clinically significant PTSD symptoms * Proficient in English (spoken and written) to ensure understanding of study procedures and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of open-skull traumatic brain injury * Clinically significant seizure disorder or history of manic episodes * Neurological conditions associated with increased risk (e.g., increased intracranial pressure, brain lesions, stroke, cerebral aneurysm) * Electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities suggesting elevated seizure risk * Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) within 3 months prior to screening * Current use of antipsychotic or anticonvulsant medications * Presence of intracranial implants or non-removable metal in or near the head (excluding the mouth) * Clinically significant or unstable medical conditions, including active suicidal ideation * Uncontrolled medical illness (e.g., thyroid, hepatic, cardiac, pulmonary, or renal disease) * Initiation of PTSD-specific treatment within the past 4 weeks (participants on a stable regimen may be eligible) * Pregnancy (for women of childbearing potential) * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with study participation or completion