MeRT


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Research

We build new progress on the foundation of medical knowledge from great scholars.

MeRT®'s approach is an innovative, targeted treatment grounded in research published in authoritative scientific journals. Below are reviewed and published works reflecting our approach to brain therapy.

MeRT

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Trauma Monthly

Magnetic Resonance Therapy (TMS) Improves Clinical Phenotype and EEG Alpha Power in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Why does this matter? MeRT showed a statistically significant improvement in pre-/post-treatment scores on the PTSD Checklist-Military (PCL-M) (p<0.001). This was supported by qEEG findings of increased global alpha-band power (p=0.013) and decreased delta-band activity (p=0.028). The data indicate a trend toward EEG normalization and corresponding clinical improvement with MeRT stimulation for PTSD.

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Aerospace Medical Association

Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) Alleviates Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Why does this matter? MeRT℠ may be a promising adjunctive therapy to help veterans suffering from PTSD.

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American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Improvement in Autism Behaviors After Non-Invasive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Personalized Frequency Modulation: 24-Month Average Follow-Up

Why does this matter? A chart review of ASD patients receiving MeRT℠ was conducted across 141 patients. Clinical improvement was observed in most patients — Class I research data are needed to further confirm these findings.

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Austin Publishing Group

Potential of Magnetic Resonance Therapy (TMS) in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Why does this matter? MeRT℠ may be a treatment method capable of tracking EEG abnormalities in children with ASD.

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Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics

Non-Invasive EEG-EKG Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at Natural Resonance Frequencies in Children with Autism: A Randomized, Double-Blind Pilot Study

Why does this matter? MeRT℠ may influence both EEG and clinical change in children with ASD; further research is currently needed.

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EEG Relevance

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CellPress

The Speed of Alpha-Band Oscillations Predicts the Temporal Resolution of Visual Perception

Why does this matter? Brainwave speed and specific function relates to processing speed.

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Nature

EEG Analytics for Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A data-driven approach

Why does this matter? Brain mapping shows high predictability of Autism.

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Dementia & Neuropsychologia

Traumatic brain injury An EEG point of view

Why does this matter? Brain mapping shows general disruption in function in traumatic brain injury.

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Neuromodulation

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Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Biases Endogenous Cortical Oscillations to Influence Behavior.

Why does this matter? Brain stimulation can influence the function of the stimulated brain tissue.

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Current Biology

Rhythmic TMS Induces Local Entrainment of Natural Oscillatory Signatures.

Why does this matter? Brain stimulation can influence the function of the stimulated brain tissue.

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Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience

Making Waves in the Brain: What Are Oscillations, and Why Modulating Them Makes Sense for Brain Injury

Why does this matter? Disruption of neural oscillations from injury significantly affects neural connectivity and behavior. EEG changes can serve as biomarkers for identifying mild and moderate TBI.

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Research Data By Symptoms

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Major Depression (MDD)

Anxiety

Alzheimer's / Parkinson's

Frequently Asked Questions

What research was MeRT developed on?

It is a technology developed after a U.S. neuroscience research team discovered that magnetic fields can effectively activate brain neurons — subsequently advanced toward clinical use.

What does FDA-cleared mean?

The equipment used for MeRT is a medical device cleared by the U.S. FDA. MeRT itself remains an adjunctive treatment, applied with medical evaluation and informed consent.

Where has the clinical research been conducted?

Clinical research has been conducted over many years, primarily at the U.S. Brain Treatment Center, with results published across a range of neurological conditions.

What are the research findings for Autism, Depression, PTSD, and others?

Meaningful changes have been reported across language, eye contact, and social connection in Autism Spectrum Disorder; left/right brainwave balance in Depression (TRD/MDD); and sleep and hyperarousal in PTSD.

Where can the research be reviewed?

You may refer to the published papers and clinical reports listed on this page, or contact BTC KOREA for detailed guidance from our medical team.

Is research being conducted in Korea?

In Korea, clinical application is carried out under the parent organization's license. Cases and data are used during medical evaluation.