A breakthrough
for PTSD is here

MeRT® by Wave Neuroscience

MeRT is the first and only FDA-cleared EEG-guided neuromodulation system for PTSD. Instead of coping with the symptoms, treat PTSD at the source: the brain.

What is MeRT?

MeRT goes beyond managing symptoms by targeting the brain activity behind them

Treatment should do more than help you cope. That's why MeRT is designed to address the brain dysregulation at the source.

MeRT is treatment personalized for you

MeRT uses an EEG to measure your brain activity before treatment begins.

Those insights are then used to personalize Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive therapy that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.

MeRT is designed to support your brain

The goal is to support healthier, more coordinated brain activity.

MeRT is cleared by the FDA for PTSD

As of June 3, 2026, MeRT is FDA-cleared for the treatment of adults with PTSD.

MeRT is a safe, effective, non-pharmacological treatment option for PTSD

In June of 2026 the MeRT System received FDA clearance for the treatment of adults with PTSD.  This milestone reflects Wave’s commitment to delivering clinically grounded, individualized neuromodulation solutions that help patients and providers better understand brain function and support meaningful recovery.

FDA Clearance Information

52% average symptom reduction

In the clinical trial supporting the FDA-clearance, people receiving MeRT experienced an average of 52% reduction in PTSD symptom severity.

68% remission rate

More than 2 out of 3 clinical trial participants no longer met the clinical criteria for PTSD following MeRT treatment.

Lasting relief

The significant decrease in PTSD symptom severity seen at the end of MeRT treatment continued to improve for months after the completion of treatment.

Patient stories

"It feels like MeRT gives you more of an ability to take that tactical pause, and then make a decision on how you want to navigate."

Nick Borrelli

Marine Corps Officer (Retired)

“After losing my son, I felt like my life would never be the same. I couldn’t sleep indoors, walk through public spaces, or be there for my daughter the way I wanted to. Then I found MeRT. It brought me back to life and now I want others to know there is hope.”

Shana Pinkney

Mother and previous MeRT patient

"Around week four, I noticed something harder to measure but just as important. I began feeling empathy again. I could feel myself connecting with people in ways I had been missing."

Scott Roessler

Master Sergeant, U.S. Army (Retired)

"Before treatment it felt like small problems would stack and then I'd just get exhausted and kind of overwhelmed. Afterwards, it's like, 'Okay, just another thing to solve."

Frank Golbeck

US Navy Veteran

“Seeing my initial brain scan brought me to tears—it finally validated why I feel the way I do.”

Stephen Phillips

Marine Corps Officer (Retired)

Frequently asked questions

MeRT is a personalized form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS. It begins with a simple EEG that measures your brain activity. Those insights help tailor treatment settings to your individual brain patterns rather than using the same approach for everyone.

MeRT starts by measuring your brain activity with a painless EEG. The MeRT System analyzes that information and provides personalized treatment parameters for your provider to review and use during TMS treatment.

Conventional TMS generally uses standardized settings based on a patient’s diagnosis. MeRT adds an EEG + ECG assessment so certain treatment settings can be personalized to your individual brain activity. Conventional TMS has not shown to be effective for PTSD, MeRT is FDA-cleared for adults with PTSD.

Start by finding a MeRT provider near you. The clinic will guide you through the consultation, evaluation, and scheduling process and answer any questions along the way.