New treatment option for Psychological Trauma
Official title The PREVENT Resilience Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07568145
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- PTSD is one of the most universal and severe psychiatric disorders whose incidence continues to rise due to the common exposure to severe trauma in the United States and worldwide. After trauma, a proportion of individuals maintains high symptoms of PTSD and depression, which can persist for years.
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 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Men and women 18-65 years of age. (Assessed via self-reported and medical record-based Date of Birth)
- Trauma exposed within the last 2 weeks (Endorsement of having experienced an event that could have caused death, serious injury, or sexual violence)
- High initial symptoms of PTSD related to the index trauma - PCL-5 \>30 AND meeting for all four DSM-5 clusters.
- Low symptoms of PTSD related to a previous lifetime trauma - PCL-5\<31AND does not meet for all four DSM-5 clusters.
- Participants may be on psychotropic medication, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and anticonvulsants, but the dosage of the...
You likely can't join if
- Having active suicidal intent or plan, or in the clinician's opinion, is likely to attempt suicide within the next six months. (Assessed via the...
- Lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder per psychiatric screener. (Assessed via self-report during the screening phone call)
- Diagnosed with the following conditions: a neurological disorder, including a history of seizures, cerebrovascular disease, primary or secondary...
- History of cranial surgery, metallic particles in the eye or head (exclusive of mouth), implanted cardiac pacemaker or any intracardiac lines...
- For women, being pregnant. (Assessed via self-report during the screening phone call, the medical record, and cycling females will undergo a...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men and women 18-65 years of age. (Assessed via self-reported and medical record-based Date of Birth)
- Trauma exposed within the last 2 weeks (Endorsement of having experienced an event that could have caused death, serious injury, or sexual violence)
- High initial symptoms of PTSD related to the index trauma - PCL-5 \>30 AND meeting for all four DSM-5 clusters.
- Low symptoms of PTSD related to a previous lifetime trauma - PCL-5\<31AND does not meet for all four DSM-5 clusters.
- Participants may be on psychotropic medication, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and anticonvulsants, but the dosage of the medication must be stable for at least 6 weeks and not change during...
- Capable and willing to provide informed consent.
- Having active suicidal intent or plan, or in the clinician's opinion, is likely to attempt suicide within the next six months. (Assessed via the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) during the screening phone call)
- Lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder per psychiatric screener. (Assessed via self-report during the screening phone call)
- Diagnosed with the following conditions: a neurological disorder, including a history of seizures, cerebrovascular disease, primary or secondary tumors in the central nervous system (CNS), stroke, cerebral aneurysm or...
- History of cranial surgery, metallic particles in the eye or head (exclusive of mouth), implanted cardiac pacemaker or any intracardiac lines, implanted neurostimulators, intra-cranial implants (e.g., aneurysm clips...
- For women, being pregnant. (Assessed via self-report during the screening phone call, the medical record, and cycling females will undergo a pregnancy test at TMS Day 1)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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