- Researchers test TMS treatment for PTSD symptoms.
- TMS uses magnetic pulses on the head.
- The procedure is non-invasive brain stimulation technique.
- It aims to calm the brain's fear centre.
- MRI scans find precise places for stimulation.
- Around fifty adults joined the clinical trial.
- Most people came through a trauma project.
- People were given either active or placebo treatment.
- After two weeks many people felt better.
- Improved symptoms lasted for at least six months.
Difficult words
- researcher — person who studies and looks for new factsResearchers
- treatment — medical care to help a sick person
- symptom — sign or problem that shows an illness is presentsymptoms
- magnetic — made with or using magnets or magnetism
- non-invasive — does not cut the body or go inside
- stimulation — action that moves or excites part of the body
- placebo — inactive treatment given to compare with real treatment
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Discussion questions
- Have you had an MRI scan?
- Would you try a non-invasive treatment?
- Have you felt better after two weeks of a treatment?
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