ROCKAWAY, N.J., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, announced today the enrollment of the first eight patients in a clinical study being conducted by Acacia Clinics in collaboration with the Vagus Nerve Society.
As previously announced, the study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of electroCore’s gammaCore™ non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) device as an adjunctive treatment for symptoms associated with PTSD. The study is expected to enroll up to 40 adult participants and will assess outcomes over a 12-week treatment period.
The primary safety endpoint is the incidence of treatment-related serious adverse events, and the primary efficacy endpoint is the change from baseline in the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) total score at 12 weeks. Secondary endpoints include changes in PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) scores and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) ratings.
“The enrollment of the first eight patients marks an important milestone in advancing research into non-invasive neuromodulation as a potential adjunctive treatment for PTSD,” said Dr. Peter Staats, Chief Medical Officer of electroCore and President of the Vagus Nerve Society. “We are encouraged by the growing interest in bioelectronic approaches that may offer patients additional therapeutic options beyond standard of care, particularly for PTSD, where effective treatment options remain limited.”
The study is led by Danielle DeSouza, MSc, PhD, Vice President of Research at Acacia Clinics, and Noah DeGaetano, MD. The study is sponsored by the Vagus Nerve Society, with electroCore providing an educational grant and gammaCore devices.
“We are pleased to initiate patient enrollment in this study evaluating nVNS in PTSD,” said Dr. DeSouza. “There remains a significant unmet need for effective adjunctive therapies, and this research will help further our understanding of the role vagus nerve stimulation may play in addressing both the neurological and physiological components of PTSD.”
The study is anticipated to run for approximately 10 months and is intended to generate preliminary safety and effectiveness data to inform future research in neuropsychiatric applications of nVNS.
About Acacia Clinics
Acacia Clinics is a recognized leader in precision neuromodulation and advanced mental health services, drawing on nearly a decade of experience in fMRI-guided TMS. Founded in 2018 by Dr. David Carreon and Dr. Nathan Meng, Acacia is led by an experienced executive team that also includes Mr. David Ling, Dr. Noah DeGaetano, and Dr. Danielle DeSouza. Acacia integrates patient-focused care, rigorous clinical research, and industry-leading partnerships to deliver exceptional, evidence-based treatment.
About electroCore, Inc.
electroCore, Inc. is a bioelectronic technology company whose mission is to improve health and quality of life through innovative non-invasive bioelectronic technologies. The Company’s two leading prescription products, gammaCore® non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) and Quell® neurostimulator, treat chronic pain syndromes through non-invasive neuromodulation technology. Additionally, the company commercializes its handheld, and personal use Truvaga™ and TAC-STIM™ nVNS products utilizing bioelectronic technologies to promote general wellness and human performance.
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