Recruiting NA PTSD

New treatment option for PTSD

Official title Exercise and Emotional Learning in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06127342

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The goal of this clinical trial is to test how exercise affects learning and memory processes relevant to the treatment of PTSD. Participants will complete a baseline intake followed by two experimental sessions.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 64

You may be able to join if

  • Adults with PTSD related to interpersonal violence

You likely can't join if

  • Active or recent (within the last 3 months) severe substance use disorder(s)
  • Active or recent (within the last 3 months) suicidal, psychotic, or manic symptoms/ episodes
  • Significant developmental disabilities
  • Current daily benzodiazepine or stimulant use with inability to abstain for study sessions
  • Recent changes in psychiatric medication or trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) (past 4-weeks)
  • Medical condition(s) that prohibit exercise
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Adults with PTSD related to interpersonal violence
What rules you out
  • Active or recent (within the last 3 months) severe substance use disorder(s)
  • Active or recent (within the last 3 months) suicidal, psychotic, or manic symptoms/ episodes
  • Significant developmental disabilities
  • Current daily benzodiazepine or stimulant use with inability to abstain for study sessions
  • Recent changes in psychiatric medication or trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) (past 4-weeks)
  • Medical condition(s) that prohibit exercise
  • History of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with loss of consciousness \> 30 mins
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contraindication(s)
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • History of seizure disorder
  • Spontaneous seizure(s) within the last 3 months

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Lexington, Kentucky, United States
  • Austin, Texas, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Lexington, Kentucky, United States; Austin, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.