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tDCS + Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Study Summary
This trial will study whether tDCS, a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, is safe and feasible to use in combination with Written Exposure Therapy (WET) to treat PTSD.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You have a high risk for suicide or psychiatric problems that need immediate and more intensive care than what the study can provide.I haven't changed my seizure or anxiety medication in the last month.I have a history of serious brain injury or neurological conditions.You currently have a serious problem with drug or alcohol addiction.You have electronic implants or metal objects in your body (except for dental fillings) such as a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or metal plates.You are currently experiencing severe mood swings or hallucinations that require immediate medical treatment or hospitalization.You have had negative reactions to previous brain stimulation treatments.I have a skin condition like eczema or psoriasis where electrodes would be placed.I am between 18 and 65 years old.I have been diagnosed with PTSD by a professional.You are currently receiving another type of brain stimulation treatment or undergoing trauma-related psychotherapy for PTSD.I have a history of epilepsy or seizures.
- Group 1: tDCS plus WET
- Group 2: Sham plus WET
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a way for me to become involved in this research experiment?
"For this clinical trial, 40 volunteers aged 18 to 65 with diagnosis of moral injury and PTSD as assessed by CAPS-5 are solicited. Moreover, these individuals must be able to comprehend English written or spoken text."
What are the primary aims of this experiment?
"The primary assessment of this 5 week trial is the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5). Secondary assessments include Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ), Generalize Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD) and Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI). PHQ evaluates affective and somatic symptoms related to depression, GAD measures generalised anxiety symptomology, while PTCI assesses how an individual views a traumatic event."
Are there vacancies in this experimental procedure for participants?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial has been inactive since November 3rd 2022 and is not actively enrolling participants. However, 417 other trials are presently accepting patients."
Are individuals of all ages welcome to join this scientific endeavor?
"The upper and lower age criterion for this study mandates that all participants must be of legal adulthood, yet under the retirement age."
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