PTSD study: Dextrose
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?
This is an investigational injection 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
- This study is testing whether a sugar water injection works better than a pretend treatment. It looks at how well it helps with PTSD symptoms.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have PTSD that has not improved with other treatments.
- What's involved
- You would get an injection in your neck. You would be picked by chance to get the sugar water or a pretend treatment.
- Time commitment
- The study involves visits to get the injection and check-ins later to see how you are doing.
- 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
- 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 is enrolling
- 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, 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, 19 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Portland, Oregon, United States; Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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