08/05/2025
The ANCHOR Program is a ground-breaking new study aimed at helping Veterans living with PTSD and chronic pain, residing in British Columbia, Canada.
ANCHOR (Accelerated Neuromodulation for Concurrent PTSD & Chronic Pain in Veterans) is a 12-month proof-of-concept study testing accelerated rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) - a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that targets the brain’s pain and trauma centres.
TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of PTSD. Studies have shown good potential for people where standard treatments, such as medicines and psychotherapy, aren’t enough. Complementary therapies like TMS may be needed for long-term lasting reductions in symptoms.
ANCHOR Program Details:
🧠 Treatment: 12 months, with 1-week rTMS + 6-week follow-up
📍Location: Legion Veterans ViIlage Centre of Clinical Excellence, Surrey, BC
🧍♂️Number of Veterans: 30 Canadian Military and RCMP Veterans from British Columbia, Canada
🔬 Outcomes Being Measured: PTSD symptoms, chronic pain severity, depression & anxiety, disability & psychosocial functioning, cognitive function, safety and feasibility
👉 Learn more:
https://lvvresearchfoundation.com/ptsd-chronic-pain-program/
With gratitude to our funding partners: BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Foundation NAVALIS Foundation, and multiple participating Royal Canadian Legion Branches in BC.
Thank you to our program partners: Brainstem Health & Centre for Neurology Studies.
Thank you to our partner, Honour House, who will be providing housing, if available, for participants from outside the lower mainland for the 5 days.
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