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The Research Studies and Science of MeRT
Research Builds the Foundation of Our Approach to Brain Treatment
MeRT is an innovative, targeted treatment based on powerful third-party research. This research has been published in the most prestigious scientific journals.
Here is some of the peer-reviewed and published research regarding EEGs, rTMS, and MeRT.
MeRT is an innovative, targeted treatment based on powerful third-party research.
This research has been published in the most prestigious scientific journals. Here are some of the peer-reviewed and published research regarding EEGs, rTMS, and MeRT.
Studies on EEG Findings
EEG Changes Associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Boutros et al, 2015.
The Quantitative Electroencephalogram and the Low-Resolution Electrical Tomographic Analysis in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Todder et al, 2012
EEG Alpha Rhythm Frequency and Intelligence in Normal Adults, Anokhin & Vogel, 1996.
Traumatic Brain Injury – An EEG Point of View, lanof and Anghinah, 2017
Neuromodulation Studies and Reports
MeRT Ongoing Clinical Trials with the Department of Defense for PTSD, Post-Concussive Disorders, and TBI
PTSD Trials – Currently Military Specific
Congressional Approval (This is congressional approval for use of MeRT treatment for TBI, Post-Concussive Disorder, and PTSD)
Depression
TMS Should Be Considered as First-Line Treatment For Moderate to Severe Major Depressive Disorder, in Psychiatric News, October 2022. The article’s author, Richard A. Bermudes, reviewed a decade’s worth of studies on the effectiveness of TMS, and wrote this: “As I read the [APA] guidelines recently and considered the number of new outcome studies conducted with TMS, I believe TMS should be considered, in addition to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with moderate to severe major depressive disorder.”
A retrospective chart review to assess the impact of alpha- guided transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of PTSD and depression in active-duty special operations service members, 21 June 2024. “This data provides a demonstration of significant reduction in PTSD and depression symptoms and safety with the application of a-rTMS in active-duty special operations military personnel. Expansion of targeted neuromodulation programs could be impactful for military and civilian populations.”
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for major depression: a multisite, naturalistic, observational study of quality of life outcome measures in clinical practice, July 2013. This study found: “Conclusion: These data confirm that TMS is effective in the acute treatment of MDD in routine clinical practice settings. This symptom benefit is accompanied by statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in patient-reported QOL [quality of life] and functional status outcomes.”
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for major depression: a multisite, naturalistic, observational study of acute treatment outcomes in clinical practice, Carpenter et al, 2012. This study found as its conclusion: “These data indicate that TMS is an effective treatment for those unable to benefit from initial antidepressant medication.”
Pilot Study: New Approach to Help Adults with Autism and Depression
Brain Stimulation Relieves Depression With Fewer Side Effects
Transcranial Stimulation Effective for Hard-to-Treat Depression
PTSD
A retrospective chart review to assess the impact of alpha- guided transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of PTSD and depression in active-duty special operations service members, 21 June 2024. “This data provides a demonstration of significant reduction in PTSD and depression symptoms and safety with the application of a-rTMS in active-duty special operations military personnel. Expansion of targeted neuromodulation programs could be impactful for military and civilian populations.”
How Electric Therapy Is Curing Navy SEALs of PTSD, Jan 2019. “Hundreds of vets have tried out an experimental new treatment that could change how the world addresses mental disorders.” And, “All said that they saw big improvements after a course of therapy that ran five days a week for about four weeks.”
EEG_EKG Guided TMS in veterans with PTSD_Randomized Double_Blinded pilot study_SBMT Poster Accepted
Electroencephalgraphy and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Thatcher, 2006.
For Veterans Suffering from PTSD who are not able to go through MeRT treatment, alternative treatments and studies from the United States Government, are discussed here.
Autism
Noninvasive EEG-EKG guided trans-magnetic stimulation at natural resonance frequency in children with autism: randomized double-blinded pilot study, Abstract Accepted, Kim et al.
EEG_EKG Guided TMS in children with Autism_Randomized Double_Blinded pilot study_SBMT Poster.
Resting State Cortical Connectivity Reflected in EEG Coherence in Individuals with Autism, Murias, 2007.
Resting state EEG abnormalities in autism spectrum disorder, Wang et al, 2013.
EEG complexity as a biomarker for autism spectrum disorder risks, Bosl et al, 2011.
Pilot Study: New Approach to Help Adults with Autism and Depression
Anxiety
EEG Correlates of Different Types of Anxiety in 14 – to 15-Year-Old Teenagers, Eismont et al, 2008.
Stroke Recovery
Parkinson’s
Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders, Coenen VA, et al, 2015.
Tourette Syndrome
Bipolar Disorder
Deep brain stimulation for bipolar disorder review and outlook, Gippert et al, 2016.