Deep Brain Reorienting in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  18 to 65

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* English speaking
* age: 18-65
* meets diagnostic criteria for PTSD (as determined by study assessment)
* may benefit from short-term trauma therapy (as determined by study assessment)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7-Tesla (7T) fMRI research safety standards (e.g., certain implants, pregnancy)
* history of significant head injury/lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., a Glasgow Coma Scale Score \< 15 at the time of incident assessed retrospectively by participant)
* significant untreated medical illness
* history of neurological disorder
* history of any pervasive developmental disorder
* history of bipolar disorder
* history of psychotic disorder
* alcohol/substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months
* extensive narcotic use
* current participation in counselling more extensive than supportive therapy (e.g., exposure therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy would be an exclusion)
* a degree of mental distress that is unlikely to benefit from a short-term therapy (for our participants' well-being, it will be necessary that we believe it possible to safely address the issues/triggers brought up in treatment within the 8 sessions).