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Articles from PubMed, and other peer – reviewed journals

RCT: Randomized Controlled Trial
Meta: Meta-analysis / Systematic Review

Review: Clinical Review
MeRT: MeRT-specific study

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Study / Key Finding Description Journal & Link

Systematic review of TMS for ASD (2018–2023)

Meta		 Meta-analysis / Systematic Review Heliyon, May 2024 PMID: 38828287 · doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31746 Yang Y, Song P, Wang Y. Capital Medical University, Beijing

TMS in ASD: Neuropathological Underpinnings & Clinical Correlations

Review		 Clinical Review CNS Spectrums, Jun 2020 PMID: 32879895 · PMC7477302 Casanova MF, Sokhadze EM et al.

iTBS in ASD: Protocol for Multicenter RCT (n=150)

RCT 		Randomized Controlled Trial BMJ Open, Jul 2021 PMID: 34233985 · doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046830 Enticott PG et al. Monash University / Monash Health

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Concussion

Study / Key Finding Description Journal & Link

rTMS following TBI: Scoping Review (30 empirical studies)

Meta		 Meta-analysis / Systematic Review Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Apr 2021 PMID: 31880207 · doi: 10.1080/09602011.2019.1706585 Pink AE, Williams C, Alderman N et al. Swansea University

Alpha-Guided rTMS (MeRT) for PTSD/TBI in Special Operations Forces

MeRT		 MeRT-specific study Frontiers in Psychiatry, Jun 2024 PMID: 38993614 · PMC11224515 Griffith JL et al. Frontiers in Psychiatry

Randomized Trial of rTMS in TBI: Neurobehavioral Symptoms & EEG Delta

RCT 		Randomized Controlled Trial Brain Injury, Apr 2022 PMID: 35143365 · doi: 10.1080/02699052.2022.2033845 Franke LM, Gitchel GT, Perera RA et al. Virginia Commonwealth University / VA Medical Center

EEG-Guided PrTMS for Persistent Concussion (n=185): Pilot Data

Review 		Clinical Review Brain Sciences, Aug 2023 PMC10452199 · doi: 10.3390/brainsci13081199 Cook IA et al.

Depression & Treatment-Resistant Depression

Study / Key Finding Description Journal & Link

rTMS Adjunctive Therapy for Treatment-Resistant MDD: Meta-Analysis of 19 RCTs

Meta		 Meta-analysis / Systematic Review BMC Psychiatry, Jul 2023 PMID: 37501135 · PMC10375664 Vida RGy et al. University of Pécs, Hungary

Magnetic Resonance Therapy Improves EEG Alpha & PTSD Symptoms

MeRT		 MeRT-specific study Trauma Monthly, Nov 2015 PMID: 26839865 · PMC4727473 Taghva A, Silvetz R, Ring A et al. USC Center for Neurorestoration

EEG-Synchronized rTMS for MDD: Pilot Double-Blind RCT

RCT 		Randomized Controlled Trial BMC Psychiatry, Jan 2014 PMID: 24447954 · PMC3904196 Jin Y, Phillips B. NeoSync Inc. / UC Irvine

Advances in rTMS for PTSD: Review of Parameters & Mechanisms

Review 		Clinical Review Frontiers in Psychiatry, Sep 2024 PMC11443297 · doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1452575 Wang Y et al.

Brain Optimization & Cognitive Enhancement

Study / Key Finding Description Journal & Link

rTMS in Mild Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review of Cognitive Outcomes

Meta		 Meta-analysis / Systematic Review Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2023 PMC10573645 · doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1250007 Cantone M et al.

High-frequency rTMS on Brain Activity and Cognition in Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment

RCT 		Randomized Controlled Trial PubMed PMID: 40438571 Frontiers in Human Neuroscience · 2025

Real-Time TMS-EEG for Brain State-Controlled Precision Treatment

Review 		Clinical Review Journal of Neural Engineering, Nov 2024 PMID: 39442548 · PMC11528152 Wischnewski M, Shirinpour S et al. University of Minnesota / Mayo Clinic

Note for clinicians: MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a proprietary EEG/EKG-guided rTMS protocol. The underlying technology (rTMS) is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and OCD. Use of MeRT for ASD, TBI, and brain optimization is currently considered off-label. Many citations above reflect rTMS literature foundational to MeRT protocols. Always refer to current ClinicalTrials.gov listings for ongoing registered MeRT trials.