Clinical trial for PTSD
Official title Deep Brain Reorienting in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04317820
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether Deep Brain Reorienting (a therapeutic treatment) helps people with PTSD.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a military veteran who has PTSD.
- What's involved
- You will receive the DBR treatment, which involves special sessions that aim to re‑orient brain activity. You will be compared to a wait‑list group that does not receive treatment right away.
- Time commitment
- You will attend several treatment sessions over a few weeks, with follow‑up visits as needed.
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 65
You may be able to join if
- military veteran
- English speaking
- age: 18-65
- meets diagnostic criteria for PTSD (as determined by study assessment)
- may benefit from short-term trauma therapy (as determined by study assessment)
You likely can't join if
- not a military veteran
- Individuals with any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7-Tesla (7T) fMRI research safety standards (e.g., certain implants...
- history of significant head injury/lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., a Glasgow Coma Scale Score \< 15 at the time of incident assessed...
- significant untreated medical illness
- history of neurological disorder
- history of any pervasive developmental disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- military veteran
- English speaking
- age: 18-65
- meets diagnostic criteria for PTSD (as determined by study assessment)
- may benefit from short-term trauma therapy (as determined by study assessment)
- not a military veteran
- Individuals with any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7-Tesla (7T) fMRI research safety standards (e.g., certain implants, pregnancy)
- history of significant head injury/lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., a Glasgow Coma Scale Score \< 15 at the time of incident assessed retrospectively by participant)
- significant untreated medical illness
- history of neurological disorder
- history of any pervasive developmental disorder
- history of bipolar disorder
- history of psychotic disorder
- alcohol/substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months
- extensive narcotic use
- current participation in counselling more extensive than supportive therapy (e.g., exposure therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy would be an exclusion)
- a degree of mental distress that is unlikely to benefit from a short-term therapy (for our participants' well-being, it will be necessary that we believe it possible to safely address the issues/triggers brought up in...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- London, Ontario, Canada
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, but 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 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at London, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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