Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The MeRT Clinical Trial By the Numbers

52%

Average Reduction in PTSD Symptoms

Participants experienced an average 52% reduction in PTSD symptom severity in the FDA-cleared clinical trial.

68%

No Longer Met the Clinical Threshold for PTSD

More than two-thirds of the participants no longer met the clinical criteria for PTSD following MeRT treatment.

Clinically Significant Results

Meaningful Improvement

Participants experienced improvements that exceeded the benchmark for clinically meaningful change. This means that the participants experienced noticeable changes following MeRT treatment.

Objective Improvement

Measurable Brain Changes

Symptom improvement was accompanied by more normal patterns of brain function.

Benefits Continued Over Time

Lasting Results

Participants maintained and continued to improve their results during the six-month follow-up period following the start of treatment

Results are from the FDA-cleared clinical trial evaluating the MeRT® System for the treatment of PTSD. Individual results may vary. MeRT® is FDA-cleared for the treatment of adults with PTSD.

We understand that MeRT is a relatively new treatment, and you may not be sure if this is right for your situation. Yet this is not a decision you have to make right away or all alone.

Your first step is a simple phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. In this free, no-obligation consultation, you can discuss symptoms and history, ask all the questions you want, and have her explain the protocols and fees. She can also further explain the treatment itself.

After the call, if you are interested in taking the next step, we can set up an appointment for a qEEG (a simple, painless, and non-invasive brain scan).

EEG/EKG Testing

When you come in for your first appointment, we will perform a qEEG and EKG. These tests will help us evaluate brain activity and show us any dysfunction. The qEEG, or brain mapping, is a valuable tool as lets us customize treatment for YOU.

The qEEG/EKG testing is performed by our chief neurotechnician and takes approximately 45 minutes. However, if you are seeking treatment for your child with autism, please plan on spending an hour with us.

We will also gather your new patient paperwork at this time and get you scheduled for your initial assessment period of treatment.

Clinical Evaluation and Consultation

Your second appointment will be a clinical evaluation with Nurse Practitioner Kayleigh Prowse, which takes approximately 45 minutes. You can have this appointment via Telemedicine or in-clinic, whichever you prefer. Please note that if you choose a Telemedicine appointment and are seeking treatment for your child, your child will need to be present.

During this consultation, Kayleigh will answer all your questions and discuss your applicable treatment plan. You will also have an opportunity to meet with our physician and Medical Director, Julie Kim, M.D.

Assessment Period

Six weeks of treatment is recommended for patients undergoing MeRT to achieve optimal, long-lasting results. However, before committing to the six-week period, we have each patient undergo a treatment assessment to see how they respond. This assessment period is included in the six-week treatment period.

The assessment is two weeks long. It consists of nine treatment sessions, followed by a repeat qEEG. Treatment would be provided the first week, Monday through Friday, and the following week, Monday through Thursday. A typical treatment session lasts about 30-45 minutes. Additionally, the follow-up qEEG results will be covered with you by your provider.

If clinical changes are occurring as they should and the qEEG also shows progress, you would continue treatment five days per week, Monday through Friday. Generally, you will begin to feel the benefits of treatment within a week or two, but because treatment is cumulative, you should continue to note improvements throughout your treatment and even for some weeks after. Because the treatment is consecutive, you must be able to stay in or around the area while undergoing your therapy.

For those not ready to commit to an assessment period, or if we need to see the test results to confirm that MeRT can help, we also offer the option to come in for a qEEG/EKG and then have a consultation with Kayleigh or Dr. Kim to go over the results. After your clinical consultation, you will still have the option of going through an assessment period should you choose to do so.

Continuing Treatment

If clinical changes are occurring as expected and the qEEG also shows progress, you will continue treatment. This ongoing treatment occurs five days per week, Monday through Friday. You should start to feel the benefits of treatment within a week or two, but because treatment is cumulative, you should continue to note improvements throughout your treatment and even for some weeks afterward. Because we perform treatment on consecutive days, you must be able to stay in or around the San Diego area while undergoing your therapy.

Because each person’s brain and condition are unique, we customize treatment protocols specifically for each patient, guided by the qEEG results. Repeat qEEGs and clinical consultations occur every two weeks throughout treatment.

As a note, the potential side effects of treatment are minimal and should begin to dissipate as you progress through treatment. The effects of treatment generally last a lifetime, though some patients prefer occasional follow-up treatment as needed.

Improvements and results from MeRT are based on strict, active observation of our treatment protocols. Results may vary by person and are not guaranteed.