Recruiting PHASE4 PTSD

Compares treatment options for PTSD

Official title Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection With D5W Versus NS for Treatment-Resistant PTSD

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07382596

What this study is testing

What is Dextrose 5% in water bilateral injection?

Dextrose 5% in water bilateral injection is an investigational medicine, given as an injectable medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for ptsd.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
PTSD is a chronic mental health condition that drastically reduces an individual's quality of life Dextrose injection with a small needle has been used for chronic pain patients and observational results have shown it to be effective in reducing anxiety, brain fog, and depression in patients with PTSD. This randomized trial will compare dextrose injection with an injection control of normal saline (NS)
  • Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
  • 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 19 to 90

You may be able to join if

  • Not involved in another study of PTSD treatment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Comfortable with computers
  • Tried 2 or more medications for treatment of PTSD symptoms
  • Tried 2 or more non-medication treatments for PTSD symptom
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Not involved in another study of PTSD treatment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Comfortable with computers
  • Tried 2 or more medications for treatment of PTSD symptoms
  • Tried 2 or more non-medication treatments for PTSD symptom
  • No known life-threatening illness
  • Not taking daily narcotics
  • Not having 3 or more alcoholic drinks on an average day
  • No active suicidal plans
  • No major surgery plans
  • No major life stress that might interfere with completing study
  • Symptoms for more than 1 year
  • Not planning to move for next 18 months.
  • Living within an hour of Portland, OR, Madison, WI, or Lexington, KY
  • Wiling to provide 2 email and 2 phone contact methods
  • Willing to answer questions on multiple occasions over the course of a year.
  • Willing to be assigned to 3 months of usual care treatment
  • No diagnosis of schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder.
  • No severe needle phobia
  • Chronic pain ≤ 5/10
  • PCL-C score ≥ 50

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Lexington, Kentucky, United States
  • Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Madison, Wisconsin, 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, 19 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Lexington, Kentucky, United States; Portland, Oregon, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, 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.