Dextrose Injection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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)
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kenneth D Reeves, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with treatment-resistant PTSD who have tried at least two medications and two non-medication treatments without success. Participants should not be planning major surgery, taking daily narcotics, or consuming three or more alcoholic drinks per day. They must also have reliable transportation, be comfortable using computers, and not be involved in other PTSD studies.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive cervical plexus hydrodissection with D5W or normal saline at 0, 2, 4, and 8 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Extension
Participants may request additional D5W treatment from 13-52 weeks
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cervical Plexus Hydrodissection
Trial Overview
The study is testing the effectiveness of injecting Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) versus Normal saline (NS) into the cervical plexus to alleviate symptoms of PTSD. This randomized trial aims to see if dextrose injections are better than saline injections for reducing anxiety, brain fog, and depression associated with PTSD.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
10 ml D5W cervical plexus hydrodissection bilaterally at 0, 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and then by request from 13-52 weeks
10 mL normal saline cervical plexus hydrodissection bilaterally at 0, 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and then D5W by request from 13-52 weeks
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic
Lead Sponsor
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