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New treatment option for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Official title The Effects of Very Brief Exposure on PTSD in U.S. Combat Veterans
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06218381
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to develop a new behavioral treatment for U.S. combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), very brief exposure to combat-related stimuli.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 50. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patient Population
- Males and females ages 18-50
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis of PTSD
- Traumatic event is a combat-based experience (e.g., being injured, watching a buddy be killed)
- Minimum score of 18 on the Combat Experience Scale (CES)
You likely can't join if
- Patient Population
- Treatment for PTSD, substance abuse, or mental health concerns in the past 6 months
- 10 or more years since the combat trauma
- Acute intoxication
- Severe level of Substance Dependence (6 or more DSM-V symptoms)
- Prior diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient Population
- Males and females ages 18-50
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis of PTSD
- Traumatic event is a combat-based experience (e.g., being injured, watching a buddy be killed)
- Minimum score of 18 on the Combat Experience Scale (CES)
- Minimum score of 3 or more on Primary Care (PC)-PTSD-5
- Participants with other cooccurring psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety, ADHD) will be included to ensure a representative sample. Healthy Population
- Males and Females, ages 18-50
- Patient Population
- Treatment for PTSD, substance abuse, or mental health concerns in the past 6 months
- 10 or more years since the combat trauma
- Acute intoxication
- Severe level of Substance Dependence (6 or more DSM-V symptoms)
- Prior diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Current or past psychotic disorders or active psychotic symptoms
- Current Bipolar I Disorder
- Dementia
- Neurological or serious medical conditions (e.g., stroke, epilepsy/ seizure disorder, cancer, Lupus, HIV+);
- Traumatic brain injury Healthy Population
- Ferromagnetic implants (e.g., pacemaker), metal braces, retainers, tattoos or permanent make up w/ metallic content, transdermal medicinal patches that cannot be removed
- Neurological or serious medical conditions (e.g., stroke, epilepsy/ seizure disorder, cancer, Lupus, HIV+);
- Lifetime Diagnosis of PTSD, Tourette's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Dependence, Eating Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, a psychotic disorder, Acute Stress Disorder
- Lifetime history of traumatic event defined as a life-threatening event involving physical attack, guns, fire or explosion (i.e the kinds of traumatic events combat veterans are likely to experience)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Birth at less than 37 weeks gestational age
- Claustrophobia
- Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorder, Adjustment Disorder in past 2 years
- Treatment for mental health concern in past 2 years
- Pregnant Females
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, 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 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, 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.