MeRT Science and Research Studies

The science behind MeRT builds the foundation of our treatment approach.

MeRT is an innovative, targeted treatment based on third-party research. Below, you will find peer-reviewed and published research on rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation), EEGs (electroencephalograms), and MeRT.

Studies on EEG Findings:

BM-Science, Composition of brain oscillations in ongoing EEG during major depression disorder, Fingelkurts, et al, 2006.

EEG Changes Associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Boutros et al, 2015.

“EEG Analytics for Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Data-driven Approach,” in Scientific Reports, May 2018.

Neuromodulation Studies and Reports:

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Affects Behavior by Biasing Endogenous Cortical Oscillations, Hamidi, et al, 2009.

“Rhythmic TMS Causes Local Entrainment of Natural Oscillatory Signatures,” in Current Biology, Vol 21, No 14, July 2011.

“Making Waves in the Brain: What Are Oscillations, and Why Modulating Them Makes Sense for Brain Injury,” in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, Vol 10, Article 20, April 2017.

Autism:

Outcomes from Individual Alpha Frequency Guided Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Retrospective Chart Review. – Uchenna Ezedinma1, Piotr Swierkowski2, Shauna Fjaagesund, 2022.

“Improved Autism Behaviors After Non-invasive Cerebral Trans-magnetic Stimulation Using Customized Frequency Modulation: Follow-up,” in American Association of Neurological Surgeons,

“The Potential of Magnetic Resonant Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” in Austin Publishing Group, August 2016.

MeRT Ongoing Clinical Trials with the Department of Defense for PTSD, Post-Concussive Disorders, and TBI:

Post-Concussive/TBI Trials

PTSD Trials – Currently Military Specific

Alpha Power For PTSD

Major Depression:

The relationship between brain oscillatory activity and therapeutic effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of major depressive disorder, Leuchter et al, 2013.

Composition of Brain Oscillations in Ongoing EEG During Major Depression Disorder, Fingelkurts et al, 2006.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for major depression: a multisite, naturalistic, observational study of acute treatment outcomes in clinical practice, Carpenter et al, 2012.

PTSD:

“Magnetic Resonance Therapy Improve Clinical Phenotype and EEG Alpha Power in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder,” in Trauma Monthly, November 2015.

“Magnetic E-Resonant Therapy Alleviates Combat Related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder,” in Aerospace Medical Association, March 2017.

Individualized Electromagnetic Treatment in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Trial, Poster Accepted, Taghva, et al.

For Veterans Suffering from PTSD who cannot go through MeRT treatment, alternative treatments and studies are discussed here.

Anxiety:

Electroencephalogram abnormalities in panic disorder patients: a study of symptom characteristics and pathology, Hayeshi et al, 2010.

EEG Correlates of Different Types of Anxiety in 14 – to 15-Year-Old Teenagers, Eismont et al, 2008.

Coma:

Magnetic Resonance Therapy for Non-invasive Neuromodulation of Minimally Conscious State – A Report of 2 Cases, Lui et al.